Abstract: The present invention provides a novel and effective solution for connecting, reinforcing, sensing, and/or actuating pre-manufactured parts (such as 3D-printed parts), and also, optionally add multi-functionalities to the system; the multi-functionalities include but are not limited to fluid transportation, mass transfer, heat transfer, energy harvest from and energy emission to the surrounding environment; signal communication and energy transportation.

Abstract: An interface including a first detection unit, a second detection unit and a processor is disclosed. The first detection unit may be configured to detect a user intent to cause a vehicle movement via the interface. The second detection unit may be configured to receive movement inputs to cause the vehicle movement. The processor may determine that a user intends to cause the vehicle movement based on inputs obtained from the first detection unit, and determine that the movement inputs are received by the second detection unit within a predefined time duration of determining that the user intends to cause the vehicle movement, based on inputs obtained from the second detection unit. The processor may further transmit a command signal to the vehicle to cause the vehicle movement based on the movement inputs, responsive to determining that the movement inputs are received within the predefined time duration.

Abstract: An example water well submersible pump filter may comprise: (1) a perforated cap; (2) a hollow cylindrical middle member joined to the perforated cap at a first end of the hollow cylindrical middle member, wherein the hollow cylindrical middle member comprises a perforated hollow cylindrical segment proximate to the first end of the hollow cylindrical middle member; and (3) a filter crown joined to a second end of the hollow cylindrical middle member, wherein the filter crown comprises a ring of fins extending approximately parallel to an axis of the hollow cylindrical middle member.

Abstract: A ride-on spreader/sprayer including a hopper configured to receive expel dry material, a user platform configured to receive and support a user of the ride-on spreader/sprayer, a fluid storage tank providing a fluid storage volume and including an inlet for adding fluid to the fluid storage volume, an exit by which the fluid exits the fluid storage volume, a first fluid passage, and a drain channel defining a second fluid passage separate from the first fluid passage, wherein the fluid may reach the exit through at least one of the first fluid passage and the second fluid passage, a pump fluidly coupled to the exit of the fluid storage tank, and multiple spray nozzles fluidly coupled to the pump.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for novel uses and/or improvements to artificial intelligence applications. As one example, systems and methods are described for the use of an artificial intelligence-based solution in identifying fraudulent documents and/or other content. In particular, the systems and methods adapt the artificial intelligence-based solution to overcome the technical problem of insufficient training data and/or solutions that are commensurate with the time frame and resources available.

Abstract: A first vehicle configured to jump start a second vehicle is disclosed. The first vehicle may include a first energy storage system, a second energy storage system, and a converter. The first vehicle may further include a switch between the second energy storage system and the converter, and a control unit. The control unit may obtain a user request to activate a jump start mode of the first vehicle, deactivate a vehicle load in the first vehicle, and cause the switch to operate in the ON state. The control unit may further cause the second energy storage system to supply a first amount of current to pre-charge a battery of the second vehicle for a predefined time duration, and cause the second energy storage system to supply a second amount of current to the battery to start a second vehicle ignition system when the battery is pre-charged.

Abstract: The present invention describes methods for the fermentative production of taurine-containing products from unicellular organisms. More particularly, the invention relates to genetic modifications of the taurine and/or substrate biosynthetic pathways in unicellular organisms that include bacteria, algae, microalgae, diatoms, yeast, or fungi. The invention also relates to fermentation and processing methods for the production of various taurine-containing products. The invention also relates to the use of the cells, fermentation broth or extracts that contain taurine to produce products for use in food, feed, beverages, dietary and health supplements, cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, or agricultural production.

Abstract: A method and system for regulating power consumption on an electric power grid is disclosed. Blockchain miners are used as a load bank that can be modulated quickly to accommodate spikes or dips in power generated from wind and solar power producers. The cryptocurrency generated by the blockchain miners allows electric grid owners to recoup the costs of higher overall power production, and accommodates fluctuations that are characteristic of wind and solar power generation devices because the fluctuations from wind and solar devices can be matched by modulating the computational speed of the blockchain miners in equal amounts, thus matching the overall demand and production of the power on the electric grid.

Abstract: A method can include inserting a distal tip of a needle through a sidewall of a vessel of a patient and into a lumen defined by the vessel while the needle is coupled with a catheter and while the catheter is coupled with a cannular stiffener that is positioned between the catheter and the needle with a distal tip of the stiffener being positioned proximally relative to a distal tip of the catheter. The method can include, with the distal tip of the needle positioned in the lumen of the vessel, holding the needle stationary relative to the vessel while simultaneously advancing the stiffener and the catheter over the needle until the catheter is located at a final indwelling position within the vessel. The method can also include retracting the stiffener and the needle fully from the catheter while the catheter remains at the final indwelling position within the vessel.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to a method (54) for managing the load space of a delivery vehicle (10), to a load space management system (12) for a load space (14) of a delivery vehicle (10), and to a delivery vehicle (10). A route plan (122) of the delivery vehicle (10) is received from a server (38). A respective load space position (48) at which a respective object (18) which has been introduced or is to be introduced into the load space (14) is to be placed is determined, taking into consideration at least the route plan (122), by an object placement logic (34), before or during the introduction of the respective object (18) into a load space (14) of the delivery vehicle (10). A respective load space position signal is outputted by a signaling device (52). The load space position signal indicates the respective determined load space position (48) for the respective object (18).

Abstract: Provided is a phosphor converted LED comprised of a first and a second p-n junction deposited sequentially on the same wafer. The first and second junctions are separated by a tunnel junction. One multiple quantum well is embedded between the n- and p-layers of the first junction and another multiple quantum well is embedded between the n- and p-layers of the second junction. The peak emission wavelengths of the two junctions are both between 400 nm and 500 nm and are at least 5 nm apart.

Abstract: An AC carrier assembly, which includes a housing, a receptacle integrally formed as part of the housing, a plurality of busbars extending through the housing, a core at least partially disposed in the receptacle, the core surrounding the busbars to dampen electromagnetic interference. A plurality of sub-housings are integrally formed as part of the housing, and each of a plurality of flux concentrators, is disposed in a corresponding one of the sub-housings. The AC carrier assembly also includes a cover attached to the housing, and a plurality of conductors. Each of the conductors is connected one of the busbars, and each of the flux concentrators surrounds a corresponding one of the busbars. Each sub-housing includes a cavity, and one of the flux concentrators is at least partially disposed in the cavity of the sub-housing. Each sub-housing may be overmolded around the flux concentrators.

Abstract: A pruning system includes a cutting head comprising upper and lower cutting rings positioned along a bottom portion of one or more tubes. At least one of the cutting rings is adapted to rotate in a circular motion, while the other cutting ring may be adapted to remain stationary. A vacuum may be applied to suction target plant material, and the cutting head may be lowered toward the target plant material. As adjacent blades from the upper and lower cutting rings are separated in an open position, plant material may be collected in the opening defined by the adjacent blades of the cutting rings. As the blades converge, the opening may close, and plant material collected in the opening may be severed from the plant. System variables, such as blade orientation, vacuum speed, blade rotation speed, barrel size, and the cutting mechanisms, may be adjusted to accommodate different types of plant material.

Abstract: In some embodiments, based on a wireless signal of a mobile device (e.g., obtained by a local device) the mobile device and a first authentication capability of the mobile device may be detected. Based on the detection of the mobile device, the mobile device may present access initiation options on a user interface of the mobile device. Based on a selection of a first option of the access initiation options via the user interface to initiate an access request for an access operation with the local device, an authentication request may be generated, where the authentication request is associated with the first authentication capability and with a first authentication tier. For example, the authentication request may be generated based on (i) the first authentication capability being detected as an authentication capability of the mobile device and (ii) the first authentication tier corresponding to an access amount of the access request.

Abstract: A device for simulating a patient's lung in combination with a ventilator, manikin, or other external systems. A threaded member extends across a chamber of the device, having a piston and a two-traveler assembly thereon. The traveler assembly, in part, provides a seal between an ambient compartment at one end of the chamber and a pressurized compartment representing the simulated lung at an opposite end of the chamber having an air intake. Other elements, such as an O-ring placed between parts of the traveler assembly, grease added to the traveler assembly, and/or a formed seal and seal cover within the pressurized compartment further seal between the pressurized and ambient compartments of the chamber. The compact form of the device is aided by a volume compensation system which interacts with the external system, measuring air pressure and chamber volume to expel excess retained air from the pressurized compartment.

Abstract: A question answering system is provided that can be used to supply workers at a jobsite with relevant answers or information for situations occurring at the jobsite. The question answering system can include a knowledge base with different types of content that are related to situations that may occur at the jobsite. When a user submits a query to the question answering system, the system can then determine whether an appropriate response to the query is contained in the knowledge base. If the knowledge base does not have an appropriate response, then the system submits the query to a third party information source such as a generative artificial intelligence tool for an answer. The system then analyzes the response from the third party information source and selects either the response from the third party information source or the response from the knowledge base to provide to the user.

Abstract: A data processing pipeline is configured to create and utilize a file view—an abstract representation of a data file that includes a data file content handle and metadata comprising file properties and pipeline-definable tags—that is passed from stage to stage in the pipeline using out-of-band processing (i.e., processing that is independent from data file record processing). The stages in the pipeline are configured to transform the file view by modifying the metadata to enable efficient data file record processing while minimizing the amount of content that needs to be pulled from the data file and held in memory between stages.

Abstract: Methods for operating internal combustion engines and methods for controlling intake air temperature in engines of vehicles are provided. An engine includes an intake system configured to deliver intake air to the internal combustion engine; an exhaust system configured to discharge exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine; and an exhaust gas recirculation (“EGR”) system configured to selectively deliver a portion of the exhaust gas to the intake system. The internal combustion engine is located in an underhood zone; the intake system includes a first intake pipe having an outlet in communication with the intake system and having an inlet located outside of the underhood zone to receive ambient air; and the intake system includes a second intake pipe having an outlet in communication with the intake system and having an inlet located within the underhood zone to receive air warmed by the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for recordation of interaction data is disclosed. The method may include causing, via a remote device, a first electronic application operating on a user device to: monitor activity of a second electronic application operating on the user device; detect, based on the monitoring, an interaction between a user of the user device and an entity via the second electronic application; extract interaction data associated with the detected interaction from the second electronic application; and transmit the extracted interaction data to the remote device.

Abstract: A technique sends a first prompt to a language model that specifies selector information. The selector information provides a summary of a group of functions that are capable of being invoked. The language model responds by choosing one or more functions from the group of functions. The technique then sends a second prompt to the language model that specifies more detailed information regarding just the function(s) that have been identified by the language model. The language model responds by providing invocation information for each of the functions, such as properly formatted API messages. The technique then invokes the function(s) based on the invocation information. The technique reduces the size of each prompt sent to the language model, which makes efficient use of resources and improves the quality of the language model's output results.