Abstract: A receiver control is configured to receive signal receive level data from a plurality of signal receivers. The receiver control determines if a signal receive level is lower than expected. In response to determining that the signal receive level is lower than expected, it is determined if an alternate signal is available via an alternate signal path. In response to determining that an alternate signal is available, an instruction is transmitted to one of the plurality of signal receivers with an indication that the alternate signal is to be received via the alternate signal path. The receiver control transmits the alternate signal via the alternate signal path to the one of the plurality of signal receivers experiencing lower than expected signal receive levels in one embodiment. The receiver can resume utilizing an original signal via an original signal path when the signal receive level of the original signal returns to expected levels.

Abstract: A cosmetic treatment method. The method includes creating, on a region of the keratin materials to be treated, a set of adhesive areas and of non-adhesive areas extending between the adhesive areas. The method includes electrostatically projecting fibres onto the region.

Abstract: A first switch couples an input node receiving a main control signal for a main switching stage of a multi-phase converter to an output node delivering a secondary control signal for a secondary switching stage following actuation of the secondary switching stage. A second switch couples the output node to a capacitor during a time period of actuation/deactuation of the secondary switching stage. Current is sourced to the capacitor during the actuation time period or sunk from the capacitor during the deactuation time period. The sourced or sunk current may be generated proportional to the main control signal.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies directed to a location management service that facilitates power allocation at a wireless network coverage edge are disclosed. Embodiments can include a system that comprises a processor and a memory that stores computer-executable instructions that configure a processor to perform operations. The operations can include generating a power allocation command directed to a user equipment, where the power allocation command can instruct the user equipment to report a location of the user equipment in response to a trigger event associated with the user equipment. The operations can include providing the power allocation command to the user equipment. The operations can include receiving a reported location of the user equipment, where the reported location can indicate the location of the user equipment at a corresponding time relative to occurrence of the trigger event.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stimulation device (1) configured for interacting with an external body portion of a user, in particular the user's back. The interaction consists of exerting a mechanic action upon the user's body, 5 such as massage stimulation and/or skin scrubbing stimulation. For this purpose, the stimulation device (1) comprises a frame (50) provided with at least one upright element (2) extending along a longitudinal direction (L) preferably corresponding, in use, to a body height of the user, and stimulation means (4), slidably coupled with the upright element (2) according to the 10 longitudinal direction (L). Further, the stimulation device (1) is apt to be installed, in use, in a wall unit (100) for a shower cabin assembly (1000).

Abstract: A system and method process for imaging DPM codes by a handheld barcode reader may include outputting a polarized light beam from an exit window of the handheld barcode reader to illuminate a direct part marking (DPM) code positioned on an object over a first time period. A non-polarized light beam may be output via from the exit window of the handheld barcode reader over a second time period. Reflected light from the object including polarized light from the DPM code received via a partially polarized receiving window may be sensed. The DPM code may be decoded by the handheld barcode reader.

Abstract: An electrocautery device and system include retractability and extension of a cauterizing tip without impacting or applying backpressure to the supporting electrical components inside the device. In some embodiments, a conductive rail is in constant contact with a spring contact electrically coupled to the power source as the cauterizing tip is retracted or extended from the main housing. Some embodiments include a vacuum system that draws fluid from the treatment site during operation. The fluid travels through a passageway that is sealed off from the electrical components by virtue of aspects of the device. Some embodiments include an ergonomic design and are lower cost by using membrane switch circuits instead of a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A print material container comprising a body, a transfer mechanism, an inner connector, and an outer connecter. The transfer mechanism is to move print material in or out of the body. The inner connecter is on a connecting side of the body, and is to couple to a first location of an image forming apparatus to provide print material to the image forming apparatus. The outer connecter is on the connecting side of the body, and is to couple to a second location of the image forming apparatus to collect or receive unutilized print material transferred or received from the image forming apparatus.

Abstract: A keyboard is disclosed. The keyboard may comprise a biometric sensor configured for authenticating a user; a docking station configured for receiving a security device; and a processor configured for facilitating communication between the biometric sensor and the security device docked in the docking station with a computing device coupled to the keyboard.

Abstract: Described is a visual indicator device for landing aircraft on the deck of a ship, comprising a unit for measuring the instantaneous rolling motion angle of the ship, a light projection apparatus designed to project, on a non-horizontal wall of the ship, at least a first rectilinear segment representing the horizon line.

Abstract: A wearable computing device is provided that comprises one or more environmental sensors, one or more positioning sensors, and a communication interface. In some embodiments, the wearable computing device is configured to activate at least one environmental sensor of the one or more environmental sensors to obtain at least one environmental condition value; activate at least one positioning sensor of the one or more positioning sensors to determine a position of the wearable computing device; activate the communication interface; and transmit the at least one environmental condition value and the position for storage in a blockchain storage system.

Abstract: In one example, a mouse may include a base for movement along a horizontal surface, first and second sets of pins disposed in the base, and an upper shell movable relative to the base between multiple mode positions. The upper shell may include a first button and a second button. The first button and the second button may electrically connect to the first set of pins in a first mode position. The first button and the second button may electrically connect to the second set of pins in a second mode position to switch functions of the first button and the second button.

Abstract: Hybrid material for plastic scintillation measurement comprising: a polymeric matrix; and a fluorescent mixture incorporated in the polymeric matrix and comprising, with respect to the total number of moles of primary fluorophore in the incorporated fluorescent mixture, i) from 95.6 molar % to 99.6 molar % of a main primary fluorophore consisting of naphthalene and ii) from 0.4 molar % to 20 molar % of an additional primary fluorophore. The decay constant of the fluorescence of the hybrid material is intermediate between that of a fast plastic scintillator material and of a slow plastic scintillator material. Further, they can be chosen over a wide range. The invention also relates to an associated part, device and item of equipment, to their processes of manufacture or their methods of measurement.

Abstract: Processes for the synthesis and purification of glycoconjugate derivatives of cholic acid of formula (I) are provided herein.

Abstract: A method for managing a plurality of storage devices includes obtaining, by a storage device cleaning manager, a set of self-monitored statistics, performing an initial concern analysis to generate an initial concern prediction for each of the plurality of storage devices in a storage system, wherein the set of self-monitored statistics are associated with the plurality of storage devices, updating a cleaning policy based on the initial concern prediction, obtaining input/output (I/O) statistics, after updating the cleaning policy based on the initial concern prediction, performing a secondary concern analysis using the I/O statistics to generate a secondary concern prediction for each of the plurality of storage devices, wherein the I/O statistics are associated with the plurality of storage devices, further updating the cleaning policy, and performing a cleaning of at least a portion of the plurality of storage devices based on the updated cleaning policy.

Abstract: A method related to authenticating a device may include accessing a plurality of hash values, wherein the plurality of hash values corresponds to a plurality of passwords of a plurality of devices. The method may also include generating a hash value corresponding to the device and authenticating the device by providing the plurality of hash values and the hash value to an authentication system.

Abstract: A flexible foam composition comprising a flexible foam structure comprising a plurality of struts, and a plurality of fibers, where a majority of the fibers are associated with the struts. The fibers may be thermally conductive fibers. The fibers include, but are not necessarily limited to, homopolymer and/or copolymer fibers having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of ?50° C. (?58° F.) or greater, carbon fibers, animal-based fibers, plant-based fibers, metal fibers, and combinations thereof. The presence of fibers can impart to the flexible foam composition greater indentation force deflection (IFD), greater static thermal conductivity, improved compression set, improved height retention or durability, and/or a combination of these improvements.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a full-face type mask for underwater use. The mask is provided with a mouthpiece to enable the wearer to breathe with his/her head under the surface of the water. The mask is also provided with a communication device.