Abstract: A seating assembly is provided with swivel capabilities. The seating assembly includes a coupling member, a seat, a seatback, and a swivel plate. The seat is pivotably coupled to the coupling member. The seatback is also pivotably coupled to the coupling member. Additionally, the swivel plate is coupled to the coupling member.

Abstract: A cutting tool has a base. A blade opening is formed through the base. The blade opening includes a front edge and a back edge oriented in parallel to the front edge. A plurality of interchangeable blade holders is configured to be installed into the blade opening. Each of the interchangeable blade holders includes a front flange configured to sit on the front edge of the blade opening and a back flange configured to sit on the back edge of the blade opening.

Abstract: A chest piece for a wireless stethoscope system can be configured to receive, from the accelerometer, motion data; determine, based on the motion data, that the chest piece has experienced no moment for a time threshold; and command the chest piece to enter a sleep mode that consumes less power in response to determining that no moment has occurred for the time threshold.

Abstract: A video encoder s configured to encode a bitstream to be decoded by a compatible decoder, the bitstream including a coded picture with a first region with a first contiguous plurality of coded blocks and signaling information associated with each coded block. For each coded block in the first region, in response to the associated signaling information, the decoder receiving the bitstream constructs a motion vector candidate list including a motion vector candidate enabling the reconstruction of global motion in the first region. If the motion vector candidate is a translational motion vector, the decoder decodes the blocks in the first region using translational motion compensation to reconstruct global motion in the first region. If the one motion vector candidate comprises multiple control point motion vectors, the decoder uses affine motion compensation to reconstruct global motion in the first region.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to signaling of picture-in-picture (PiP) in media container files and in streaming media manifest. In one aspect, signaling of PiP experience in container files are disclosed, where the PiP experience consists of two or more media tracks. A media track group is used to define a picture-in-picture experience, wherein the main media track or tracks and the substitute/overlay media tracks are defined. The PiP experience is identified with a Role scheme. The media tracks in the PiP can be decoded independently, or if the coding scheme supports, the substitute coded stream can replace the corresponding regions in the main picture stream in a merge mode, for which an order of importance of the substitute picture and the specific regions of the main picture are also signaled. In another aspect, a picture-in-picture experience may be signaled in streaming manifest.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method and an apparatus for video decoding. The apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry applies an intra prediction mode with a multiple reference line (MRL) prediction to a current block. For each weight candidate combination including a respective first weight candidate and a respective second weight candidate in a plurality of weight candidate combinations, a subset of samples in the current block is predicted using intra prediction fusion that is based on a first reference line weighted by the respective first weight candidate and a second reference line weighted by the respective second weight candidate. The subset of samples includes top samples in a top-most row and left samples in a left-most column. A gradient cost is determined based on the predicted subset of samples and reconstructed samples outside the current block. A weight candidate combination is selected based on the gradient costs.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing variable and temporary access to account content for a user in a secured manner through the use of an access token with variable properties are described. The systems and methods provide improved navigability to account content accessed via the access token through the customization of user interfaces. For example, the system and methods may generate user interface templates that comprise a recommended selection and organization of user input fields and/or user interface pages.

Abstract: A process for treating a heavy byproduct stream from an initial chlorinated propane forming reaction in order to increase the final output of chlorinated propene and remove metal catalyst. In particular, the process disclosed herein provides for a primary stream in which chlorinated propanes are converted to chlorinated propenes in a catalytic dehydrochlorination reaction, while also treating a separate byproduct stream with a caustic to precipitate metal from a metal catalyst and convert any remaining chlorinated propanes to chlorinated propenes in order to increase final chlorinated propene output.

Abstract: A package includes an optical sensor die. The optical sensor die has an optically active surface area (OASA) disposed on a front side of a substrate. A glass cover is disposed above the OASA and attached to the front side the substrate by a dam material. A through-substrate via (TSV) extends from an opening at a back side of the substrate toward a front side of the substrate. The TSV has a stepped bottom surface at the front side of the substrate. The TSV provides access for electrical connections between the back side of the substrate and the front side of the substrate.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for dynamically balancing workloads among data flow processors based on flow characteristics of data flows. The system determines a flow characteristic score associated with the data flow based on results from deep packet inspection of data packets in the data flow. The system further determines load scores associated with a plurality of processors. A load balancer of the system selects a processor among the plurality of processors for processing the data flow based on the flow characteristic score associated with the data flow. The system monitors workload levels of respective processors by periodically receiving performance data associated with the respective processors. The performance data includes flow characteristic scores of data flows being processed. Based on the current status of the workload distribution among the plurality of processors, the system regenerates load scores and re-balancing the workloads by re-distributing data flows to the respective processors.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods to provide golf training. A golf training system includes a monolithic platform having a first recessed portion, a first swing insert, and a second swing insert. The swing inserts are configured for interchangeably engaging the first recessed portion, which may position a top surface of the swing inserts substantially flush with a top surface of the platform. A golf training apparatus of the golf training system includes a monolithic platform having a first recessed portion and a second recessed portion, the second recessed portion positioned substantially opposite from the first recessed portion. The apparatus includes a first swing insert and a second swing insert. The swing inserts include an anchor support by way of a midpoint portion and an end portion. The end portion includes an end width greater than a midpoint width of the midpoint portion.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for removably or irremovably interconnectable building block containers such as those capable of initially storing consumable items such as food and drink. After consumption of the food or drink, the cavity containing same may be cleaned and/or refilled with consumable or non-consumable items. The building block containers are utilized as building block toys and may be manufactured or otherwise designed to be collectable. In one aspect, the container connectors are nearly identical such that any one connector may mate with any other connector. In another aspect, the connectors are nearly identical but the orientations of each connector vary to allow mating to occur when the connectors are properly oriented. In another aspect, the container is a cube juice box with connectors on all four corners of all six sides of the container. A frame for holding a juice container may also be utilized.

Abstract: A fire retardant delivery system for use with a source of carrier for protection from wildfire is provided. The system includes a retardant tank for storing a fire retardant. The retardant tank is in fluid communication with the source of carrier. A metering valve is constructed and arranged to meter a flow of fire retardant injected into the carrier discharged from the source of carrier to maintain a predetermined proportion of fire retardant to carrier, thereby creating a fire retardant and carrier mixture. At least one distribution nozzle is configured to deliver the fire retardant and carrier mixture to a desired area.

Abstract: The present invention provides biodegradable microcapsules, that can encapsulate and retain cargoes such as, lipophilic or hydrophobic core materials comprising fragrances, butters, essential or other oils; or oil solubilized ingredients process of making said biodegradable microcapsules and their applications in various industries. Present invention further provides biodegradable shell materials that show evidence of biodegradation or non-persistence in aquatic based and/or soil or compost based environments.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electrochemical cell that cycles lithium ions. The electrochemical cell includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a separator physically separating the first and second electrodes, a solid-state interlayer disposed between the separator and the first electrode, and a liquid electrolyte disposed in each of the first electrode, the second electrode, the separator, and the solid-state interlayer. The solid-state interlayer includes a plurality of solid-state electrolyte particles. The solid-state interlayer covers greater than or equal to about 85% of a total surface area of the surface of the first electrode.

Abstract: A control device configured for use in a load control system to control one or more electrical loads external to the control device may include an antenna and an actuation member having a front surface defining a touch sensitive surface configured to detect a touch actuation along at least a portion of the front surface. The control device may include a main printed circuit board (PCB) comprising a control circuit, an antenna PCB connected to the main PCB, a tactile switch(es), a controllably conductive device, and a drive circuit operatively coupled to a control input of the controllably conductive device for rendering the controllably conductive device conductive or non-conductive to control the amount of power delivered to the electrical load. The antenna may extend substantially perpendicular from the main PCB through an opening in the yoke and into a cavity defined by the actuation member and the yoke.

Abstract: A management system and method are provided for managing the storage, parking, and delivery of a recreational vehicle (RV). The management system may include a block unit for receiving the RV, a delivery system connected to the block unit for transporting the RV to and from the block unit, and a movement system for moving the components of the delivery system. The delivery system may include a delivery housing for transporting the RV to and from the block unit, a first turntable for delivering the RV to or receiving the RV from the delivery housing, and a second turntable that may be a component separate from or attached to the delivery housing. The movement system may include rails connecting the delivery system components and rail sensors positioned near the rails for directing the movement of the delivery system components on the rails. The delivery housing may be adjustable in size.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell that includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an electrolyte layer that is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode is provided. The electrolyte layer includes a porous scaffold having a porosity greater than or equal to about 50 vol. % to less than or equal to about 90 vol. %, and a solution-processable solid-state electrolyte that at least partially fills the pores of the porous scaffold. The porous scaffold is defined by a plurality of fibers having an average diameter greater than or equal to about 0.01 micrometer to less than or equal to about 10 micrometers and an average length greater than or equal to about 1 micrometer to less than or equal to about 20 micrometers. The solution-processable solid-state electrolyte includes is selected from the group consisting of: sulfide-based solid-state particles, halide-based solid-state particles, hydride-based solid-state particles, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: An add-on renewable power plant (ARPP) may include a renewable energy source (RES) connected to a legacy renewable power plant (LRPP) interconnection infrastructure, where an output capacity of the RES is sized based on an LRPP transmission capacity and an LRPP power output profile, and an energy storage system (ESS) connected to the LRPP interconnection infrastructure, where a storage capacity of the ESS is sized based on the LRPP transmission capacity and the LRPP power output profile. The ARPP may also include a controller configured to control an ARPP output by controlling an RES output and an ESS charge/discharge such that a variability of an ARPP-LRPP combined power output has a lower variability than a variability of an LRPP output and control the ARPP output such that the ARPP-LRPP combined power output does not exceed a transmission capacity of the LRPP interconnection infrastructure.

Abstract: A vehicle control system for an agriculture vehicle. The vehicle control system includes a processing circuit including a processor and memory, the memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the processing circuit to receive an engine speed of the agricultural vehicle, determine a difference between the engine speed and a desired engine speed, determine whether the difference is larger than an engine speed threshold, and control, responsive to the difference being larger than the engine speed threshold, the agricultural vehicle to shift to neutral.