Abstract: An outer space deployable antenna may include a waveguide antenna feed section. A first plurality of wires and a first plurality of biased hinges may couple the first plurality of wires together to be self-biased to move between a collapsed stored configuration and an extended deployed configuration. A horn antenna section may be coupled to the waveguide antenna feed section and may include a second plurality of wires and a second plurality of biased hinges coupling the second plurality of wires together to be self-biased to move between the collapsed stored configuration and the extended deployed configuration. A flexible electrically conductive layer may cover the waveguide antenna feed section and the horn antenna section in at least the extended deployed configuration.

Abstract: A medical device for repositioning tissue within an animal has a main body with a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion. The first end portion defines a series of passageways and the second end portion defines a bulbous shape, a slot, and a tab portion. Methods of treating obstructive sleep apnea are also described.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products that provide for an improved and more efficient system of networked computing devices. The embodiments disclose an apparatus and system that enable client devices to install integrations of a third party application that supports variable host address identification. The apparatus and methods further enable a user of the client device to modify the host address identification associated with an installed integration. In this manner, the group-based communication system establishes communication links with network locations that vary from integration to integration and that may vary over time. To implement the invention, the group-based communication system supports the creation of a blueprint application, with an associated blueprint row that serves as the basis from which a plurality of differing integrations are generated. Further, the blueprint row stores variable host address identifications.

Abstract: A temperature regulating system for interior surfaces of a vehicle includes a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. An air register assembly is operably coupled to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system to direct air to an interior compartment. The air register assembly includes an actuation assembly for adjusting a position of the air register assembly. A target feature having a contact surface is disposed within the interior compartment. A temperature sensor is coupled to the target feature and senses a surface temperature of the contact surface. A controller communicates a notification with temperature information. A remote start device is communicatively coupled with the controller. The controller adjusts the position of the air register assembly to direct air across the contact surface of the target feature in response to a remote start signal from the remote start device.

Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to a remote-control vehicle maneuvering system that includes a personal communication device configured to eliminate vehicle motion interference during a remote-control vehicle maneuvering operation. In an example scenario, an individual may stand in a vehicle having a trailer attached (or stand on the trailer) and perform actions upon the personal communication device so as to transmit commands to a vehicle controller of the vehicle for moving the vehicle backwards in a desired direction. The actions performed by the individual may include tilting the personal communication device to command the vehicle controller to increase a speed of the vehicle. While doing so, various factors such as an object on the road, may cause the vehicle to tilt, thereby increasing a tilt angle of the personal communication device and causing the vehicle to accelerate dangerously. The personal communication device is configured to eliminate interference caused by such factors.

Abstract: A vehicle seating system includes a seatback pivotally coupled to a seat base. The seatback is operable between an upright position and a reclined position. A lift assembly is operably coupled to the seat base. The lift assembly is operable between a disengaged position and an engaged position. A position sensor is coupled to the lift assembly via a ball joint, wherein the ball joint and the position sensor adjust with movement of the lift assembly. A seat controller communicatively is coupled to the position sensor, wherein the seat controller determines if the lift assembly is in the disengaged position or has moved to the engaged position based on position data received from the position sensor.

Abstract: A vehicle is determined to be in a parking area based on vehicle sensor data. A mapping operation mode is activated based on determining the vehicle is in the parking area. A travel path of the vehicle through the parking area is recorded based on receiving a user input selecting the mapping operation mode. A map of the parking area is updated based on the recorded travel path.

Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to minimizing battery power consumption while employing local wireless communication to activate an operation of an autonomous vehicle. In an example implementation, a vehicle controller of an autonomous vehicle transitions to a powered-down state after the autonomous vehicle is parked at a parking spot that lacks cellular communication coverage. The vehicle controller may transition to a powered-up state at a scheduled time to execute an autonomous operation based on a directive stored in a cloud-based device. In no directive has been stored, the vehicle controller wakes up periodically in a partially powered-up state and transmits a query in a local wireless communications format to the cloud-based device to check for a directive. If no directive is present, the vehicle controller transitions back to the powered-down state. If a directive is present, the vehicle controller transitions to a fully powered-up state to execute the autonomous operation.

Abstract: A method for determining delivery energy requirements includes determining a mass of individual partial loads that make up a total payload and a delivery address of each partial load. The method also includes determining possible delivery routes that cover the delivery addresses and for each possible delivery route, determining an expected traffic volume and initial projected energy requirement for a delivery vehicle, based at least in part on the masses and the delivery addresses of the partial loads, the projected energy requirement reflecting energy projected to complete a given possible delivery route based on the expected traffic volume and based on a decreasing total payload diminished by removing, from the total payload and for at least one partial load, the mass of a given partial load scheduled for delivery at a given delivery stop along the delivery route.

Abstract: Softgels having improved stability of active pharmaceutical ingredients and methods of preparing the same are provided. In some embodiments, a softgel comprises a fill material composition and a softgel shell. In some embodiments, the fill material composition of the softgel comprises one or more active pharmaceutical ingredient (API); 2 to 15 wt. % povidone; 30 to 60 wt. % polyethylene glycol; and 0.5 to 5 wt. % propylene glycol, wherein the fill material composition has a pH of 3.75 or less. In some embodiments, the softgel shell is made from a softgel shell composition comprising an acidic component.

Abstract: Material processing apparatus, systems, methods, and products are described. An example of a material processing apparatus includes a holding member, a base, a tensioning member, an actuator, and a first inner member. The holding member defines a holding member passageway. The base is attached to the holding member. The tensioning member is partially disposed within the holding member passageway. The tensioning member defines a tensioning member passageway. The tensioning member is moveable relative to the holding member between a first position and a second position. The actuator is attached to the tensioning member and is moveable in a first direction and a second direction. Movement of the actuator results in movement of the tensioning member between its first position and second position. The first inner member is adapted to be disposed within the tensioning member passageway.

Abstract: A method for operating non-volatile storage disclosed herein. The method comprises performing an operation on a set of non-volatile storage elements. The operation on the set of non-volatile storage elements includes providing temperature compensation based on an operation temperature of the set of non-volatile storage elements. The providing temperature compensation includes determining if the operation temperature is outside a temperature range where constant compensation is valid and applying the temperature compensation based on the determination.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an imaging device and a camera having a night vision mode.

Abstract: An electric machine stator includes a stator core having annular stator laminations arranged in a stack with each lamination includes a plurality of stator teeth, adjacent teeth defining corresponding tooth slots on an inner periphery. Each stator tooth slot includes a winding area and an opening area leading to the inner periphery and including a first side and a second side. The first side and the second side each have an inner and outer tooth top, the inner and outer tooth top of the first side and the inner and outer tooth top of the second side are respectively symmetrical with respect to a center line of the opening area, and the first side and the second side are asymmetric with respect to the center line.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to determine that a vehicle is present at a site based on a comparison of sequentially received values for a plurality of parameters related to the vehicle with an ordered sequence of ranges for the parameters, and perform an operation upon determining that the vehicle is present at the site.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a multi-step shorting switch and an illumination device. The multi-step shorting switch includes a housing (1), wherein an upper surface or a side surface thereof is provided with an opening (111); a toggle device (2) provided in the housing (1), wherein a top portion or a side surface, corresponding to the above opening, of the toggle device (2) is provided with a toggle (21), the toggle (21) passes through the opening (111), and a bottom portion of the toggle device (2) is provided with a sliding contact member; and multiple contact terminals (31) provided on a substrate (3), wherein the sliding contact member (27) is configured to, in a sliding process caused by that the toggle (21) is shifted, simultaneously contact at least two of the multiple contact terminals (31), to form multiple steps which are continuously in a turn-on status without a turn-off status.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a vehicle includes a rail. The rail includes retention flanges that each define a channel. A handle is disposed within the channel and is operably coupled to the rail. The handle includes a body that defines a grasping portion and at least one attachment end. A latch feature is operably coupled to the at least one attachment end of the handle. The latch feature includes a retention member that is coupled to a pivot feature. The latch feature also includes a lever. A cable is operably coupled to the lever of the latch feature and is configured to translate the latch feature between an engaged position and a retracted position.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for determining tire inflation pressure loss. An example method may include receiving first tire pressure data for a first tire of a vehicle at a first time. The example method may also include receiving second tire pressure data for the first tire at a second time. The example method may also include identifying a slow leak in the first tire based on a relationship between the first tire pressure data and the second tire pressure data. The example method may also include causing to send an alert to a user.

Abstract: A wound dressing and method of use is provided that increases healing of tissues by targeting damaged tissue at a predetermined wavelength. The device includes the use of a negative pressure bandage, a flexible light sheet, and one or more bioactive marine extracts. Light emitted from the flexible light sheet penetrates through the bandage to target damaged tissue, which accelerates the wound healing process and works synergistically with the negative pressure bandage and bioactive marine extracts such as collagen fibers, alginate, chitosan and fucoidan, or any combination thereof to accelerate healing.

Abstract: The present disclosure refers to machines and methods of magnetic stimulation of tissues that are not invasive and particularly the magnetic field moves relative to said tissue. A magnetic stimulation machine, comprising: a coil that generates a magnetic field; and a first displacement mechanism connected to the coil and to a bearing surface; where the first displacement mechanism moves the coil around the tissue to stimulate it. A method of the magnetic stimulation of tissues of a body, comprising the following steps: steps: a) placing a coil operatively on a tissue of a body; b) generating a magnetic field by means of the coil; and c) moving the coil according to a determined movement pattern around the tissue to stimulate it.