Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for detecting manipulation of a global time source such as a Global Navigational Satellite System (GNSS) signal and mitigating against such manipulation. A plurality of receivers with geographical diversity receive GNSS signals, and calculate a time signal to be distributed to consuming devices. The receivers also communicate calculated time signals with other receivers. The receivers compare the time signals, and when a difference between the time signals exceeds a predetermined threshold, the receivers indicate that manipulation is likely. Such indication is shared across the network of receivers. The indication is further shared with consuming devices of the time signal from the compromised receiver. A second time signal that is not compromised may be shared with the consuming devices and/or used by the consuming devices. The consuming devices may modify their behavior when in receipt of the indication.

Abstract: A cooling tower including a hot-water basin comprising a first cooling cell and a second cooling cell; and at least one means for controlling fluid communication between the first and second cooling cells is provided. A method of maintaining the efficiency of a cooling tower and a method of servicing a cooling tower are also provided.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes a user identification subsystem operable to detect a driver; and an interactive display subsystem operable to generate output for display on a vehicle window based on detection of the driver, the output associated with a reminder specific to a questionable driving habit of the driver.

Abstract: An inspection apparatus for a penetration pipe of a nuclear reactor head comprising: a body; a probe module installed at the body and having a probe which is inserted in the penetration pipe to inspect damage of the penetration pipe; a fixing module installed along a longitudinal direction of the body and having an expanding cylinder which is inserted in the penetration pipe to support an inner diameter of the penetration pipe; and a rotating module installed in the longitudinal direction of the body and having an expanding cylinder which is inserted in the penetration pipe to support the inner diameter of the penetration pipe.

Abstract: A file management system that transmits a record file of voice data or image data created by a local device to a center device over a network and manages the record file in the center device. A first device creates the record file and attribute information indicating the attribute about the record file, stores the record file in a first storage unit, and transmits the attribute information to the second device through the network. A second device receives the attribute information transmitted from the first device and stores it in a second storage unit. The second device receives the record file transmitted from the first device according to transfer condition that is beforehand determined and store it in the second storage unit. A terminal may acquire the record file by using the attribute information.

Abstract: Improved separation of oil and water as well as suspended solids from the emulsion layer formed in a petroleum desalter is achieved by injection of demulsifier into the desalter vessel to achieve a higher localized concentration of demulsifier in the emulsion layer so as to promote improved oil/water separation from the emulsion layer. The demulsifier may be injected into the water layer or the oil layer in the region of the emulsion layer or directly into the stabilized emulsion layer.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for automatic generation of at least one block representing a driver function for a block-based modeling environment, wherein the driver function serves to control a hardware element of a target hardware unit, the method including preparing a description of the driver function in a formal language, reading in and evaluating the formal-language description of the driver function, and generating the block representing the driver function for modeling of the driver function in a block diagram of the modeling environment.

Abstract: Provided is a light-emitting device having good binning characteristics with suppressed changes in color derived from shifts in excitation wavelength. The present invention achieves the above object by way of a light-emitting device that comprises a blue semiconductor light-emitting element, and a wavelength conversion member, wherein the wavelength conversion member comprises: a phosphor Y represented by formula (Y1) below and having a peak wavelength of 540 nm or more and 570 nm or less in an emission wavelength spectrum when excited at 450 nm, (Y,Ce,Tb,Lu)x(Ga,Sc,Al)yOz??(Y1) (x=3, 4.5?y?5.5, 10.8?z?13.4); and a phosphor G represented by formula (G1) below and having a peak wavelength of 520 nm or more and 540 nm or less in an emission wavelength spectrum when excited at 450 nm. (Y,Ce,Tb,Lu)x(Ga,Sc,Al)yOz??(G1) (x=3, 4.5?y?5.5, 10.8?z?13.

Abstract: A molecular sieve material, EMM-25, having in its calcined form an X-ray diffraction pattern including the following peaks: d-spacing (?) Relative Intensity [100 × I/I(o)] % 11.74-11.34 ?60-100 9.50-9.10 30-80 8.68-8.28 10-40 5.64-5.44 20-60 4.52-4.42 10-50 4.28-4.18 10-40 3.96-3.86 40-80 3.69-3.

Abstract: A single sensing unit having two electrodes with a common thermal reference is positioned near the centroid of the inertial mass of a differential inductive accelerometer. As the mass is displaced a first sensor detects an increase in inductance while a second sensor detects a decrease in inductance. Significantly, the first and second sensors share a common thermal reference eliminating any thermal differential. As the sensor system is closely aligned with the centroid of the inertial mass the sensor system of the present invention reduces or eliminates any systemic error.

Abstract: A method for improving wear control in an engine or other mechanical component lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition that includes a lubricating oil base stock as a major component; and at least one phosphazene represented by the formula as a minor component. In the above formula, Q is nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen; a is a value from about 2 to about 6, c is a value from about 2 to about 6, e is a value from about 2 to about 6, g is a value from about 2 to about 6, i is a value from about 2 to about 6, and k is a value from about 2 to about 6; b is a value of 2a+q, d is a value of 2c+r, f is a value of 2e+s, h is a value of 2g+t, j is a value of 2i+u, and l is a value of 2k+v; q, r, s, t, u and v are independently a value of 0 or ?2; with the proviso that not all of a, c, e, g, i and k are the same value.

Abstract: A cowl louver clip assembly includes a protrusion receiving body including a windshield receiving end, a windshield engaging top and a protrusion receiving end. A protector member extends along the windshield engaging top and windshield receiving end. The protrusion receiving body has a volume configured to receive a support protrusion of a cowl louver structure.

Abstract: A motor land vehicle (10) includes a fire-guarded battery pack chamber (12) containing a battery system (22), the chamber having a relief port (34) with a bust disk (36), the chamber having a fire guard including a sheet of material comprising a first protective material which is ceramic and a second protective layer which is a carbon material.

Abstract: A console assembly for an automotive vehicle and use with a mobile device. The console assembly including a storage compartment having a floor, a pair of sidewalls, and a pair of end walls. An opening permits access into the storage area and a slidable top wall is operable to move between a covered position and a retracted position relative to the opening. An anti-slip surface is provided on the top wall and configured to receive the mobile device thereon. A wireless charging unit is also incorporated into and moveable with the top wall. The wireless charging unit is located immediately below the anti-slip surface. When the mobile device is placed on the anti-slip surface, the device is moveable with the top wall, between the covered position and retracted position, while being charged.

Abstract: A bearing isolator for controlling fluid flow includes a static component fixed relative to a housing and a rotational component fixed relative to a shaft. The static and rotational components are held axially relative to each other and an annual sealing member is provided. The annual sealing member has a first position in contact with both the static and rotational components and a second position in contact with either, or both, of the static or rotational components. The profile of the static and rotational components is shaped to create a flow path between them with the flow path having at least one feature to slow the flow of fluid therethrough.

Abstract: An inner bag of a cell culture package is enclosed in an outer bag such that a rubber stopper is exposed to the outside. A closed space surrounded by the outer surface of the inner bag and the inner surface of the outer bag is sterile. This allows the outer surface of the inner bag, which is used for containing cell-containing deformable materials, to be maintained in a sterile condition. Since the cell culture package can be sterilized before a cell-containing deformable material is placed therein, the sterilization conditions can be relatively easily determined without considering the influence on the cell-containing deformable material. In addition, a holder allows liquid to pass through the bottom surface and side surface of a recess and the bottom surface and the side surface of a cover.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to riser joint connection are described. For example, some embodiments may contain a central coupler, a plurality of reaction collars, collar stoppers, collar caps, and C-rings, for connecting riser joints.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a substrate, a set of electrical components, a stud, a tapering electrical interconnection and a package body. The electrical components are disposed on a top surface of the substrate. A bottom surface of the stud is disposed on the top surface of the substrate. A bottom surface of the electrical interconnection is disposed at a top surface of the stud. A width of the stud is greater than or equal to a width of the bottom surface of the electrical interconnection. The package body is disposed on the top surface of the substrate, and encapsulates the electrical components, the stud and a portion of the electrical interconnection. The package body exposes a top surface of the electrical interconnection.