Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying and reporting failures of an analog to digital (A/D) conversion system are presented. The systems and methods may detect and report a problem of input circuitry of an A/D converter and/or an A/D converter itself. For example, an identifiable characteristic can be introduced into the input signal provided to an A/D converter. The A/D converter may output a digital value that includes the identifiable characteristic of the A/D converter input. A monitoring system may determine and/or report a change in, or a failure of, the A/D converter or input circuitry thereto, based on the identification, non-existence of, or variation in the identifiable characteristic in the digital output.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for recovering mature fine tailings (MFT) from oil sands tailings ponds. Some examples include a hollow, fully enclosed around its perimeter, ideally of cylindrical form, open bottom structure (a hollow conduit), of predetermined geometry, which is placed at the pond surface. The hollow conduit can penetrate MFT deposits to or below a level at which MFT of required density is located. A width or diameter of the hollow conduit can be determined with respect to the MFT inflow velocity and the corresponding shear rate, so as to enable MFT flow into the hollow conduit at a rate matching a rate at which the MFT is removed from the pond (e.g., a recovery rate). An MFT fill level inside the hollow conduit can be kept constant and equal to a required fill level throughout MFT recovery operations. MFT can enter the hollow conduit during MFT recovery operations solely under action of hydraulic head pressure.

Abstract: A reinforcement strip (20) suitable for repairing a fluid transport pipe (10) during which the strip is wound, under traction, around the portion of the pipe where the repair needs to be made at the same time that a crosslinking resin is applied to the strip in such a way as to form a sleeve around the portion to be repaired. The reinforcement strip includes at least one integrated metal wire, the electrical properties of the wire being used for operations including crosslinking the resin, detecting the portion of the pipe that includes the sleeve or detecting repaired portions of the pipe that have increased in diameter due to a thinning of the wall of the pipe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotary screening apparatus, and more particularly, a rotary screening apparatus which is installed in an open channel such as drain pump station, water supply intake station, irrigation channel, sewage treatment plant and dam etc. to allow smooth removal of inclusion.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel service system configured to present an operator with an interactive visual display of vehicle service system components and a virtual model of the actual wheel assembly undergoing service. The interactive visual display includes representations of various parameters associated with the wheel assembly and vehicle service system and enables virtual manipulation of the positional relationship of components such as imbalance correction weights and the tire relative to the vehicle wheel rim, providing a visual representation of the resulting effects on the parameters of the vehicle wheel assembly, and enables viewing of various real-time operations from a safe location away from moving components, as well as visualization of operations prior to implementation.

Abstract: A system for transmitting data corresponding to hazards from a first vehicle to a second vehicle includes a first sensor for detecting first hazard data corresponding to a potential hazard and a second sensor, being of a different type than the first sensor, for detecting second hazard data corresponding to the potential hazard. The system also includes a network access device for receiving and transmitting signals and an electronic control unit (ECU) that is coupled to the first sensor, the second sensor and the network access device. The ECU determines whether the potential hazard exists based on the first and second hazard data. The ECU also determines a category corresponding to the potential hazard. The ECU also instructs the network access device to transmit potential hazard data corresponding to the potential hazard to the second vehicle when the category is a first category.

Abstract: An active electrode has an electrode for sensing an electric potential and generating an input signal, and a shield placed near the electrode but being electric insulated from the electrode. An integrated amplifier (10) has an input connected to the at least one electrode for receiving the input signal, and providing a buffered path outputting a buffered output signal. The shield being connected to the output of the integrated amplifier to actively drive the electrical potential of the shield, thereby providing an active shielding of the electrode. The buffered path includes a first mixer (11) in front of the integrated amplifier for frequency shifting the input signal from a basic frequency range to a higher frequency range, and a second mixer (12) on the output of the integrated amplifier for frequency shifting the amplified signal from the higher frequency range back to the basic frequency range. The active electrode may be used for recording EEG signals.

Abstract: The present application discloses detecting manipulation of GNSS signals using a second time source. If two or more GNSS constellation signals are being detected, the phase error between the GNSS constellation signals may be monitored. When the phase error drifts, then manipulation is determined. The integrity of a GNSS constellation signal may be monitored using an internal time source such as a crystal oscillator by monitoring a slope of the free running counter at the detected rising edges of a pulse-per-second signal from the GNSS constellation. If more than two GNSS constellations are monitored, a voting scheme may be used to determine the manipulated GNSS constellation.

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: A semiconductor die includes a semiconductor body, an insulating layer, a conductive circuit layer and at least one conductive bump. The semiconductor body has a first surface, a second surface and a side surface extending between the first surface and the second surface. The insulating layer is disposed on the first surface and the side surface of the semiconductor body. The insulating layer includes a first insulating layer over the semiconductor body and a second insulating layer over the first insulating later. The insulating layer includes a step structure. The conductive circuit layer is electrically connected to the first surface of the semiconductor body, the conductive circuit layer includes at least one pad, and the conductive bump is electrically connected to the pad.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first die including a first pad and a first passivation layer, a second die including a second pad and a second passivation layer, and an encapsulant surrounding the first die and the second die. Surfaces of the first die are not coplanar with corresponding surfaces of the second die. A dielectric layer covers at least portions of the first passivation layer and the second passivation layer, and further covers the encapsulant between the first die and the second die. The encapsulant has a first surface. The dielectric layer has a second surface adjacent to the first passivation layer, the second passivation layer and the encapsulant, and further has a third surface opposite the second surface. The semiconductor device further includes a redistribution layer electrically connected to the first pad and the second pad and disposed above the third surface of the dielectric layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rare earth based hydrogen storage alloy, represented by the general formula (I): RExYyNiz-a-b-cMnaAlbMcZrATiB??(I) wherein RE denotes one or more element(s) selected from La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd; M denotes one or more element(s) selected from Cu, Fe, Co, Sn, V, W. The alloy has favorable pressure-composition-temperature characteristic, high hydrogen storage capacity, high electrochemical capacity. The alloy doesn't contain magnesium element, and the preparation process of the alloy is easy and safe.

Abstract: An development supporting apparatus provides an alert on possibilities of interference and existence of clearance between a jig provided on a line for producing a first workpiece and a second workpiece if conveyed on the line. By executing a program, the apparatus executes a method including creating models of the first and second workpieces based on geometric data thereof, creating an enlarged jig model in which a volume of the jig is enlarged, generating a reference geometric object defined by a region where the first workpiece model and the enlarged jig model overlap, generating a comparison geometric object defined by a region where the second workpiece model and the enlarged jig model overlap, comparing volumes of the reference geometric object and the comparison geometric object, and outputting a display corresponding to a result of the comparison.

Abstract: A vehicle seat occupancy classification system having at least one weight-responsive sensor, including a supporting plate, a collecting plate, a hinge member mechanically connecting the supporting plate and the collecting plate, at least one elastic spring member, and a position sensor that is configured to determine a gap dimension between the supporting plate and the collecting plate. The occupancy seat classification system includes an evaluation unit that is configured to receive the output signal from the position sensor and to provide a seat occupant classification based on a level of the received output signal and at least a first pre-determined threshold value of the output signal.

Abstract: A method and a device for coating a metal strip with a coating material which is at first still liquid. A first displacing device for displacing an electromagnetic stabilisation device relative to a blowing device in the plane transverse to the direction of transport of the metal strip is provided.

Abstract: In a printing method in which a base layer is formed with glossy ink or the like, a longer time period for drying the base layer is ensured. A metallic ink nozzle section, a superimposed colored ink nozzle section configured to discharge superimposed colored ink that is to be superimposed onto a metallic ink layer, and a non-superimposed colored ink nozzle section configured to discharge colored ink onto a position at which no metallic ink layer has been formed are provided. The non-superimposed colored ink nozzle section is interposed between the metallic ink nozzle section and the superimposed colored ink nozzle section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi charging device enabled by current and voltage control and, most particularly, to a multi charging device enabled by current and voltage control being configured to include a main charging unit being capable of changing a charging speed, and an auxiliary charging unit being connected to the main charging unit by a wired connection and being incapable of changing the charging speed, wherein the main charging unit includes a power input module being supplied with power from an external power source, a voltage/current control module controlling voltage and current of the power being delivered from the power input module so as to vary the voltage and current, a variable charging module being supplied with voltage/current in accordance with a size that is varied by the voltage/current control module and performing wireless charging of devices, and a power output module being supplied with specific voltage/current controlled by the voltage/current control module and supplyin

Abstract: An electronics apparatus including a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface, a first switch connected to a second switch and soldered in series on the first surface of the first substrate creating a connection to allow switching between the first switch and the second switch at high frequency, an insulation having a third surface attached to the second surface of the first substrate, and a second substrate having a pocket of low permittivity located between the first switch and the second switch on a fourth surface of the insulation, the fourth surface being opposite to the third surface where the first switch and the second switch are located.

Abstract: A navigation apparatus for an autonomous vehicle includes circuitry configured to receive at least one route between a start location and a destination, display the at least one route on a first screen that allows selection of a first set of routes from the at least one route, receive a plurality of characteristics corresponding to each of the at least one route. Each characteristic of the plurality of characteristics is associated with a measure and a longest block within which each characteristic can be performed continuously. The circuitry further configured to divide a route of the at least one route to generate a plurality of segments based on the plurality of characteristics, and display the first set of routes, the plurality of characteristics corresponding to the first set of routes, the measure and the longest block corresponding to the plurality of characteristics on a second screen.

Abstract: Vehicle fluid conduit systems and protectors for such systems are presented. Fluid conduit systems can include a fuel fill system having a fuel filler tube, a re-circulation tube, and a protector. In some embodiments, the protector can include a protector bracket and a bolting plate that extend around the fuel filler tube and re-circulation tube. The protector can include a strap. The strap can extend between the fuel filler tube and re-circulation tube between two or more protector attachment locations.