Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein to accommodate different settings associated with an inverter-based electric power generator and an inverter-based electric power generator for electric power generation within an electric power delivery system. The electric power delivery system may provide electric power generated by a bulk electric system to the loads via distributed substations using a first operating frequency. Moreover, the distributed substations may include inverter-based electric power generators to supply the electric power demand of downstream loads in an islanded configuration. That said, the inverter-based electric power generators may supply the electric power using a second frequency that is higher than the first frequency. Protective systems, positioned downstream from the distributed substations, may use different settings associated with the bulk electric system or the inverter-based electric power generators based on detecting the frequency of the supplied electric power.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to cobalt and nickel cobalt phosphide/phosphate electrocatalyst nanoparticles for catalyzing electrochemical reactions, such as water splitting. The nanoparticles are formed into electrodes that have bi-functional oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) capabilities.

Abstract: A system and method for securing a roof truss to a load bearing wall is disclosed. A strap is attached to a roof truss at one end and extended to the top of a load-bearing wall. A buckle is placed over the strap to secure the strap between the buckle and the roof truss, and also the buckle and the load-bearing wall. The end of the strap is extended along the top of buckle toward the roof truss and a top plate secures the strap between the buckle and the top plate. Screws are placed through holes in the top plate and corresponding holes in the buckle to attach the system to the top of the load-bearing wall. The system and method of the invention provides both horizontal (lateral) resistance and uplift resistance, thus resisting horizontal (lateral) forces while at the same time providing uplift resistance.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a mass of a crop by using at least one X-ray scanner is provided. The method includes obtaining at least two scan images of the crop, where a first of the at least two images is obtained along a first plane relative to the crop and a second of the at least two images is obtained along a second plane relative to the crop, and where the first plane is angularly displaced relative to the second plane, registering the first image and the second image, correcting the registered first and second images, and determining the mass of the crop from the corrected first and second images.

Abstract: A method and device of multi-train operation trend deduction. Temporary speed limit information, scheduling information, line information and train status information are obtained; the coupling relationship between the trains traction calculation and the area of space-time scope which is under temporary speed limit are analyzed, and the time saving driving strategy of the first train within the time domain is calculated; according to the running position and speed of the front train, a multi-train operation tracking model under different block systems is established; according to the temporary speed limit information, the driving strategy of following tracking train is deduced, and the operation of the multi-train is calculated; the operation trend of multi-train to the driving scheduling platform is sent.

Abstract: Methods for tracking a container with a tracking device are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for curing composites out-of-autoclave and out-of-oven. The apparatus is a multilayered composite tool for shaping and curing composites. It also contains a sealant layer and composite resistive heating element on the tool's surface. This heating element provides heat to the composites during cure while binding it to the other layers, eliminating the need for external heat from autoclave and oven sources. A ceramic layer is applied to the top surface of the resistive heater for electrical insulation, heater protection and to provide a smooth surface for finish for the composite components being processed with the invention. A method for using the invention is also described. Finally, one embodiment of the invention is presented where a negative composite tool is created to apply additional pressure to the composite component during curing. This additional pressure enables the current invention to more closely mimic autoclave composite processing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for liquefying a feed gas stream comprising natural gas and carbon dioxide. A method includes compressing an input fluid stream to generate a first intermediary fluid stream; cooling the first intermediary fluid stream with a first heat exchanger to generate a second intermediary fluid stream, wherein a temperature of the second intermediary fluid stream is higher than a carbon dioxide-freezing temperature for the second intermediary fluid stream; expanding the second intermediary fluid stream to generate a third intermediary fluid stream, wherein the third intermediary fluid stream comprises solid carbon dioxide; separating the third intermediary fluid stream into a fourth intermediary fluid stream and an output fluid stream, wherein the output fluid stream comprises a liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquid; and utilizing the fourth intermediary fluid stream as a cooling fluid stream for the first heat exchanger.

Abstract: The forward osmosis membrane and the preparation method thereof provided by the present invention, through fully cover the support mesh layer of the membrane with antibacterial nanoparticles, especially the mixture of nano-Ag and nano TiO2, ensures without reducing the strength, water flux and salt rejection, providing an effective, long-term and comprehensive antibacterial effect. In the present invention, the antibacterial nanoparticles, especially the mixture of nano-Ag and nano-TiO2, are used to carry out antibacterial modification on the support mesh of the forward osmosis membrane, so as to inhibit the growth of bacteria on the forward osmosis membrane, improves the forward osmosis and also improves the safety of the entire purification and filtration system. The antibacterial forward osmosis membrane of the present invention can be applied to the filtration and purification of complex water sources, especially the purification and filtration of eutrophic and bacteria-prone water sources.

Abstract: Systems and methods of an intuitive two-dimensional warning indicator are provided. Various embodiments include a warning indicator for mounting on an instrument panel of a vehicle. The warning indicator may include a plurality of illumination bars defining a polygonal shape representing a two-dimensional layout of the vehicle's surroundings. The warning indicator may be configured to illuminate at least one illumination bar of the plurality of illumination bars based on a warning issued by a vehicle system of the vehicle. The driver may be able to see the warning indicator in his/her peripheral vision while looking forward while driving. Associated vehicles including the warning indicator are provided. Associated methods are also provided.

Abstract: A modular loading dock with a mobile base which includes two, opposing, adjustable leg members and top and bottom surfaces, the top surface having an opening to receive a dock leveler into such opening, the dock leveler includes a lower end and an upper end, the upper end abuts a preexisting structure and the lower end includes a lower edge having a lip, the lip is able to be activated between an extended/engaged position to contact a truck bed and a retracted/disengaged position. The mobile base also includes a housing with a modular frame mounted onto the base in sections, the sections include a frame-front wall, opposed frame-sidewalls and a frame-top wall, the frame-front wall has a vehicle-receiving opening to receive a back end of a vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods of indirectly illuminating a step surface of a vehicle running board are provided. A running board may include an upper step surface and at least one lighting element provided at an inboard underside of the running board to directly illuminate the undercarriage of the vehicle and a ground surface below the running board. The lighting element may be configured to direct light to a reflecting element provided at the undercarriage for reflecting light provided by the at least one lighting element to indirectly illuminate the upper step surface of the running board. Associated vehicles including the running board are provided. Associated methods are also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining features in a vehicle. The interior of the vehicle can be scanned with a camera of a mobile device to locate one or more symbols or shapes within the interior. The one or more symbols or shapes can be processed using one or more machine learning models to obtain data associated with the one or more symbols or shapes. The data associated with the one or more symbols or shapes can be displayed to a driver of the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention discloses a vehicle fault reasoning method based on a knowledge graph, includes: constructing a knowledge graph of a vehicle fault; obtaining a question statement (QS) from user; performing question classification on the QS by TextCNN to obtain a classification result; marking a training QS by using an NER data marking manner and training an entity extraction model based on a sequence marking result; generating a vehicle fault class by a decision tree model for extracting the QS and searching for an answer in the knowledge graph; and performing question template matching based on the classification result and the answer and substituting the answer into the question template to obtain an answer statement. A question answering system constructed by the method includes word processing, question classification, question template matching, and answer generation, which helps the user judging a fault problem of vehicle, and searching for related knowledge about vehicle fault.

Abstract: An arrangement of the column (1) neutralising transient forces (C1, EA1) generated by a jolt to which the column (1) is subjected, by an automatic decoupling between two coaxial sections (1a, 1b) of the column (1). This decoupling is caused by angular movement of a coupling link (5) between the sections (1a, 1b), preventing transmission of the forces (C1, EA1) by a distal section (1a) to a proximal section (1b) of the column (1). Simultaneously with the decoupling, a compression is also caused of a prestressed elastic mounting region (6a) between the sections (1a, 1b), the jolt then no longer being absorbed by the driver but by the compression of the elastic region. The decoupling is followed by an automatic re-coupling between the two sections (1a, 1b) under the effect of the relaxing of the elastic region (6a).

Abstract: A modular loading dock with a mobile base which includes two, opposing, adjustable leg members and top and bottom surfaces, the top surface having an opening to receive a dock leveler into such opening, the dock leveler includes a lower end and an upper end, the upper end abuts a preexisting structure and the lower end includes a lower edge having a lip, the lip is able to be activated between an extended/engaged position to contact a truck bed and a retracted/disengaged position. The mobile base also includes a housing with a modular frame mounted onto the base in sections and can receive a back end of a vehicle. The modular frame has a tensioned vinyl covering. The modular loading dock can also include an extension portion with a covering.

Abstract: A configurable multi-sensor analog input may be utilized to connect a power system sensor to an intelligent electronic device. The configurable multi-sensor analog input may include an input port comprising a plurality of input pins and configured to receive electrical signals from one of a plurality of types of power system sensors. The configurable multi-sensor analog input may additionally include a plurality of input channels, each of the plurality of input channels coupled to a subset of the input pins, wherein the subset of input pins in electrical communication with of the plurality of types of power system sensors power system sensor is configured to selectively activate one of the plurality of input channels. A multiplexer may be in electrical communication with the plurality of input channels and configured to select an output based on the subset of input pins in electrical communication with one of the plurality of types of power system sensors.

Abstract: Banknote processing equipment is disclosed, which comprises a chamber having an open end for insertion of a bag into the chamber and an extractor adapted to establish a lower ambient pressure between the chamber and the hag to that within the bag to cause the bag to expand into an open configuration during a banknote filling operation, whereby the banknote processing equipment can deposit banknotes in the bag.

Abstract: A multilayer structure that reflects color includes a core layer, and a conformal dielectric layer encapsulating the core layer. A conformal absorber layer encapsulates the conformal dielectric layer. The multilayer structure consists of three optical layers.

Abstract: A multilayer structure that reflects color having a core layer and a conformal dielectric layer encapsulating the core layer. A conformal barrier layer encapsulates the conformal dielectric layer, and a conformal absorber layer encapsulates the conformal barrier layer.