Abstract: A coaxial connector including a continuity element extending between a nut surface and a body base.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a video recorder having user extended and automatically extended time slots. An embodiment of the present invention includes a set-top box having an internal storage device, such as a hard drive where broadcasts are transferred from a broadcast input source to the storage device. The set-top box is connected to an output device such as a television, which displays a graphical user interface (GUI) and an interactive program guide (IPG). The user has the option to extend a chosen time slot, in which a show is scheduled to be transferred to the storage device. A dialog box is used when certain types of shows are selected that commonly require timeslot extensions at the end of the show.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system and method for wireless connection of at least a first device to at least a second device. The devices are each configured with a sensor for receiving a signal, a data connection element for providing a data transmission channel between the devices, and a control element. The devices each have a timing device for determining the time of reception, with the timing devices can be activated with the reception of the signal. The timing devices are started with the reception of the signal. Furthermore, the devices are configured to record the signal received by the sensor and the time of reception of the signal and to provide to each other the signals received by the sensors and the times of reception of the signals, to compare them with each other and to use them as an identification feature.

Abstract: A thermostat may include one or more temperature sensors, a processor configured to operate in a sleep mode and a wake mode, and a Wi-Fi chip that wirelessly communicates with a thermostat management server. The Wi-Fi chip may be configured to receive data packets from the thermostat management server while the processor operates in the sleep mode, and determine a priority level of the received data packets. The priority level may include a standard priority level and a keep-alive priority level. The Wi-Fi chip may also be configured to filter the received data packets based on the determined priority level of each packet such that the keep-alive priority level packets are discarded, and forward the standard priority level packets to the processor.

Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes an input device, a display device, a processor, and a memory device. The memory device stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the gaming system to receive a wager in response to an input, display a main array of symbol-bearing reels, and to display a plurality of enhanced arrays. The main array includes a plurality of enhanced-array triggers. Each enhanced array includes an enhancement feature and each enhanced array is associated with at least one of the plurality of enhanced-array triggers. The enhanced arrays are spun and evaluated upon display of the associated enhanced-array triggers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to immunoglobulins that bind Fc?RIIb+ B cells and coengage CD19 on the cell's surface and an Fc?RIIb on the cell's surface, methods for their generation, and methods for using the immunoglobulins for the treatment of an IgG4-related disease.

Abstract: A foldable device including a first body supporting a first display region; a second body supporting a second display region; a sensor configured to sense a folding angle between the first body and the second body; an actuator configured to change the folding angle; and a controller configured to control the actuator to increase the folding angle between the first body and the second body without user physical pressure in response to a first predetermined input, and control the actuator unit to decrease the folding angle between the first body and the second body without user physical pressure in response to a second predetermined input.

Abstract: An opposed-piston engine includes a backlash reducing gear with at least a first and second gear that move relative to each other because of a hydraulic pressure applied within the gear. A backlash control system that includes the backlash reducing gear can dynamically adjust backlash between at least two gears in the gear train of the engine during operation of the engine instead of setting backlash prior to operation of the engine. A method for adjusting backlash in a two-stroke-cycle, opposed-piston engine with a backlash reducing gear includes providing hydraulic fluid, such as oil, to the gear, and allowing the backlash reducing gear to adapt to changes in the engine that include temperature changes, torque reversals, changes in load and the like. The backlash reducing gear adapts to changes in the engine by controlled leaking and intake of oil.

Abstract: Circuits for protecting devices, such as gallium nitride (VcclGaN) devices, and operating methods thereof are described. The circuits monitor a magnitude of the current in a device and reduce the magnitude of the current and/or shut down the device responsive to the magnitude of the current exceeding a threshold. These circuits safeguard devices from damaging operating conditions to prolong the operating life of the protected devices.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for electric power grid element and network management are disclosed. At least one grid element constructed and configured for electrical connection and for internet protocol (IP)-based network communication with a server operatively coupled with a memory. The at least one grid element is automatically and/or autonomously transformed into at least one active grid element after automatically communicating an initial message to the server for registration. The at least one active grid element functions actively within the electric power grid. The at least one active grid element has a profile comprising an energy usage pattern or an energy supply pattern. The at least one active grid element sends and receives messages to and from the server.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method for separating the motion detection zone(s) of an A/V recording and communication device from the motion alert zone(s) of the A/V recording and communication device. For example, an A/V recording and communication device may be configured to generate motion alerts, and to record audio and video footage, when an event is detected within a selected motion alert zone (e.g., within a defined radius around the A/V recording and communication device). However, the A/V recording and communication device may not generate a motion alert for an event detected outside of the selected motion alert zone, even though the device may still record audio and video footage for the detected event (e.g., when the event is within a selected motion detection zone).

Abstract: A method for transmitting data by a first station (STA) in a wireless local area network (WLAN) system is disclosed. The method includes configuring, as a radio frame for transmission of the data, a high efficiency extended range single user physical protocol data unit (HE ER SU PPDU) in which a high efficiency signal A (HE-SIG-A) field is repeated, and transmitting the configured HE ER SU PPDU to a second STA in a resource unit (RU) of one of a first type and a second type, the first type having a size of 106 tones and the second type having a size of 242 tones. If the HE ER SU PPDU is transmitted in an RU of the first type, the HE ER SU PPDU is transmitted in an RU of the first type at a fixed position in a primary 20-MHz channel.

Abstract: Aspect of the disclosure relate to methods of assessing a bioreactor culture that involve determining a culture parameter of the manufacturing-scale bioreactor culture using a model that relates a Raman spectrum to the culture parameter. Related bioreactor system are also provided.

Abstract: A developer container of a developing device has a toner collection portion having a collection container, a toner receiving member, a stopping member, and a toner collection passage. The collection container is arranged under a developing roller, extends along the axial direction of the rotary shaft of the developing roller, and has an opening open upward to face the developing roller. The toner receiving member is supported on the collection container, and has a swing portion protruding inward from an inner surface of the collection container and receiving toner that falls from the developing roller. The stopping member is supported on the collection container, and prevents, by the swing portion making contact with the stopping member from below, the swing portion from being displaced upward. The toner collection passage is arranged in a bottom part of the collection container, and communicates with the interior of the developer container.

Abstract: Systems and methods and portions thereof are discussed pertaining to a method of adjusting a fee charged for use of a computing resource in a cloud computing environment by establishing a first pricing scheme for the computing resource; monitoring use of the computing resource by a user entity; determining, based on the monitoring, whether the user entity permits an automatic scheduler to make scheduling decisions for use of the computing resource without direction from the user entity; and establishing a second pricing scheme for the computing resource, where the second pricing scheme charges differently for use of the computing resource than the first pricing scheme such that one of the first and second pricing schemes charges less for computing resource usage responsive to a determination that the user entity permits the automatic scheduler to make scheduling decisions for use of the computing resource without direction from the user entity.

Abstract: Each client device sends an acquisition request the input of which has been accepted and writes, in a second storage unit, status information and a revision number received from a server device. After restoring the status of a game based on the status information in the second storage unit, the client device advances the game. During the advancement of the game, each client device sends, based on an instruction the input of which has been accepted, sends to the server device an update request including status information indicating the present status of the game as well as account information and the revision number of the second storage unit. The server device, based on account information included in the update request, determines whether the revision number read out from the first storage unit and the revision number in the update request match each other. If the numbers match, the server device updates the status information and the revision number in the first storage unit based on the update request.

Abstract: A grain cart and foldable auger assembly having an upper auger assembly portion with a discharge portion, a lower auger assembly portion with an intake portion, and a joint that allows the upper auger assembly portion to be moved between operating and transport positions. When in an operating position, the upper auger portion and the lower auger portion are offset from each other by an operating offset angle. The grain cart also has a hitch for allowing the grain cart to be towed. The discharge portion is forward of the hitch when in the operating position. Embodiments of the present invention provide, for example, increased forward and side reach, additional storage capacity of the hopper, increased discharge rate from the hopper, and a more compact transport position.

Abstract: An image forming system includes: an image-data transmission unit that transmits image data; and an image-data receiving unit that receives the image data, the image-data transmission unit being connected to the image-data receiving unit through a transmission path having lanes used for a color machine, at the time of image data transmission, the image-data transmission unit adding an error check code to image data, and transmitting the image data to the image-data receiving unit, in a first unit of the image data, the image-data receiving unit calculating an error check code in the first unit, comparing the calculated error check code with the error check code transmitted, and when the calculated error check code disagrees with the error check code transmitted, transmitting an error to the image-data transmission unit, and when the image-data transmission unit receives the error, the image-data transmission unit retransmitting image data corresponding to the error.

Abstract: Selectively mobile system and method detect and locate information to determine repair or replacement needs for bridge and roadway infrastructure by detection of subsurface defects. Multiple sensors collect data to be fused include 1) Visual capture device or devices [16] aboard a mobile carrier [10] capture visual spectrum in either HD or regular video and/or as still frame camera images; 2) Infrared spectrum sensors [18] aboard the mobile carrier capture video or still frame images; 3) Global positioning sensors (GPS) [12] aboard the mobile carrier determine position; 4) Light detection and ranging system (LIDAR) aboard the mobile carrier gives precise locations. Further, 5) ground penetrating microwave radar (GPR) sensors carried by a vehicle [22] and related electronics determine depth of subsurface defects. The sensor systems supply data to a digital processor [40] having analysis and graphical information system (GIS) software [44] that fuses the data and presents it for delivery and use.