Abstract: A device is described for transmitting mechanical power that allows variable output-speed to input-speed ratios. Gear sets such as epicyclic gear sets have components that rotate about a common axis selectively at the same rotational speed and at different relative rotational speeds as determined by at least one of fluid flow and fluid pressure. One or more inlet ports and fluid passageways introduce a working fluid into one or more volume spaces between the components. The internal pressure and flow of the working fluid through the device is controlled to provide substantially infinite variability of the output-speed to input-speed ratios for applications where, for example, an engine provides the mechanical power for propelling a vehicle.

Abstract: Air pipe for the intake tract of an internal combustion engine, for example a turbo engine, including a first pipe component composed of a first material and a second pipe component composed of a second material, the first material being more flexible than the second material.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a supporting element, a transparent plate disposed on the supporting element, a semiconductor device disposed under the transparent plate, and a lid surrounding the transparent plate. The supporting element and the transparent plate define a channel.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a first conductive base, a first insulation layer and a second insulation layer. The first conductive base has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and a lateral surface extended between the first surface and the second surface. The lateral surface includes a first portion adjacent to the first surface and a second portion adjacent to the second surface. The first insulation layer comprises a first insulation material. The first insulation layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first insulation layer covers the first portion of the lateral surface of the first conductive base. The second insulation layer comprises a second insulation material and covers the second portion of the lateral surface of the first conductive base. The first insulation material is different from the second insulation material.

Abstract: The mounting jig assembly includes a jig body and a clamp assembly. The jig body includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a front wall, a rear wall, and a pair of side walls. The jig body is configured to support the test component on the testing assembly with the test component in contact with the top surface and the bottom surface in contact with the testing platform. The jig body defines an elongated opening that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface. The top surface being oriented obliquely with respect to the bottom surface. The clamp assembly is moveable between a clamped position and an unclamped position. In the clamped position the clamp assembly inhibits movement of the test component with respect to the jig body. In the unclamped position the clamp assembly permits movement of the test component with respect to the jig body.

Abstract: A photophoretic display device includes at least one trap light source configured to generate a trap beam, at least one illumination light source configured to generate an illumination beam, a void, and a first reflective surface. The trap beam enters the void and traps a first one or more scattering particles, the trap beam is incident on the first reflective surface at a first incidence angle and is reflected as a first reflected trap beam, the first reflected trap beam traps a second one or more scattering particles, and the illumination beam illuminates the first one or more scattering particles and the second one or more scattering particles that are trapped to generate a volumetric image.

Abstract: A vehicle door includes an inner panel including an upper portion defining a window aperture, and a lower portion positioned opposite the upper portion in a vertical direction, and a support assembly coupled to the inner panel, the support assembly including a first torsion member extending along the upper portion of the inner panel in a lateral direction that is transverse to the vertical direction, the first torsion member defining holes extending through the first torsion member, a second torsion member extending along the upper portion of the inner panel toward the first torsion member, the second torsion member defining holes that are aligned with the holes of the first torsion member, and at least one fastener positioned in corresponding aligned holes of the first torsion member and the second torsion member, the at least one fastener coupling the first torsion member to the second torsion member.

Abstract: A vehicle door includes an inner panel formed from a resin and including an upper portion, and a lower portion positioned opposite the upper portion in a vertical direction, and a torsion bar assembly coupled to the inner panel, the torsion bar assembly including a lateral bar that extends across the upper portion of the inner panel in a lateral direction that is transverse to the vertical direction, a pair of vertical bars extending downward from the lateral bar, where the pair of vertical bars and the lateral bar define an inner cavity extending along the torsion bar assembly, and the lateral bar defines an access hole that provides access to the inner cavity.

Abstract: A composite material of formula (I) is provided: (LPS)a(MPS)b ??(I) wherein each of a and b is a mass % value from 1% to 99% such that a+b is 100%; (LPS) is a material selected from the group consisting of Li3PS4, Li7P3S11, Li10GeP2S11, and a material of formula (II): xLi2S.yP2S5.(100-x-y)LiX ??(II) wherein Xis I, Cl or Br, each of x and y is a mass % value of from 33.3% to 50% such that x+y is from 75% to 100% and the total mass % of Li2S, P2S5 and LiX is 100%; and (MPS) is a material of formula (III): mLi2S.nMS.oP2S5.(100-m-n-o)LiX ??(III) wherein MS is a trasnsition metal sulfide or a semi metal sulfide, X is I, Cl or Br, each of m, n and o is a mass % value greater than 0 such that (m+n+o) is from 75% to 100% and the total mass % of Li2S, P2S5 and LiX is 100%. Solid state batteries containing the composite material are also provided.

Abstract: A method for protecting a mobile terminal device from cyber security threats, including the steps of: detecting that the mobile terminal device is successfully connected only through one or both of a selected physical serial interface connected to a device for facilitating the testing or a wired network interface, which is connected to an electrical utility device. Prior to executing a test routine by the mobile terminal device, switching the mobile terminal device to a test state by: disabling an internal firewall, disabling one or more remaining network interfaces and serial interfaces, such that existing communications or connections are terminated and new communications and connections are prevented. Enabling communication to one or both of the selected physical serial interface and the wired network interface, performing the testing on the at least one electrical utility device according to the executed test routines under control of the mobile terminal device until completion.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for low-power optical transceivers. In one embodiment, a low-power optical transceiver may include a microcontroller, an optical receiver, and an optical transmitter in communication with and controlled by the microcontroller. The optical receiver may include a photodetector configured to receive a first optical representation of a first signal to be received and to generate an electrical representation of the first signal. An amplifier may amplify the electrical representation of the first signal, and an output in electrical communication with the amplifier may generate an electrical output. The optical transmitter may include a laser diode configured to generate a second optical representation of a second signal to be transmitted. The microcontroller may be configured to control an output power of the laser diode.

Abstract: An impregnatable pad applicator storage and warming device for storing at least a first impregnatable pad applicator for a cosmetic preparation, a sundry preparation, a topical medication, or topical pharmaceutical, and warming these contents thereof comprises: a housing including an upper housing element and a lower housing element, the housing elements attached by a connector; a storage unit configured to receive and store at least a first impregnatable pad applicator; a warming unit comprising a power supply, controller, and a first heating element; and a first warming chamber configured to receive a first impregnatable pad applicator and transfer heat from the first heating element to the contents of the warming chamber.

Abstract: An actuation assembly for actuating a door of a sliding door assembly of a vehicle includes a motor inside a motor housing, a mid-pulley assembly comprising a mid-pulley wheel, a guide pulley assembly comprising a guide-pulley wheel, and a cable anchored to the vehicle and operatively coupling the mid-pulley assembly, the guide pulley assembly, and the motor. The motor turns to move the door along the cable and at least some portion of the cable is encased in a unitary casing.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a bed of a vehicle is provided. The system includes a display, an input device, a first imaging device configured to capture one or more images of a bed of the vehicle, and a controller. The controller receives a first signal indicating a first activation of the input device, determines whether a speed of the vehicle is greater than a threshold in response to a receipt of the first signal, and instructs the display to display an image of the bed captured by the first imaging device for a first predetermined time in response to determining that the vehicle speed is greater than the threshold and in response to the receipt of the first signal.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, a dielectric layer, a first redistribution layer and a second redistribution layer. The first semiconductor die includes a first bonding pad and a second bonding pad. The second semiconductor die includes a third bonding pad and a fourth bonding pad. The dielectric layer covers the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die, and defines a first opening exposing the first bonding pad and the second bonding pad and a second opening exposing the third bonding pad and the fourth bonding pad. The first redistribution layer is disposed on the dielectric layer, and electrically connects the first bonding pad and the third bonding pad. The second redistribution layer is disposed on the dielectric layer, and electrically connects the second bonding pad and the fourth bonding pad.

Abstract: A seatbelt assembly includes a seatbelt buckle and an air damper. The seatbelt buckle is coupled to an anchor point. The air damper is disposed between and coupled to the seat belt buckle and the anchor point. The air damper is configured to increase a resistance force applied to counteract movement of the seatbelt buckle away from the air damper as a speed of the movement of the seatbelt buckle increases.

Abstract: A vehicle side mirror for rear and side view is provided. The side mirror includes a side mirror case, a light permeable reflective glass arranged inside the side mirror case. The light permeable reflective glass is configured to present an image reflected from side and rear of the vehicle, and provide a first field of view. The side mirror also includes a camera that is configured to record a live video captured from the side and rear of the vehicle, and provide a second field of view. The side mirror includes a display screen disposed between the reflective glass and the side mirror case. The display screen is configured to display the live video recorded by the camera. The side mirror further has a control switch installed in the vehicle. The control switch configured to switch the camera and the display screen between an activated status and a deactivated status.

Abstract: A bumper assembly includes a bumper and a stowable lighting assembly. The stowable lighting assembly includes a post and a lighting device. The post includes a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is pivotably coupled to the bumper. The lighting device is pivotably coupled to the distal end of the post. The stowable lighting assembly is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position, wherein the post positioned within or beneath the bumper in the stowed position.

Abstract: A truck bed cover for a pickup truck includes a first panel assembly and a second panel assembly that is pivotally connected to the first panel assembly such that the second panel assembly pivots relative to the first panel assembly between a closed configuration and an open configuration providing an uncovered region adjacent the first panel assembly. The first panel assembly includes a panel having a cover configuration where the panel covers a part of a truck bed and a compartment configuration where a free end of the panel engages a floor of the truck bed to form part of a compartment beneath the truck bed cover.