Abstract: An example apparatus includes a camera cover connected to a housing; a linkage mechanism actuated by the camera cover; and a camera connected to the linkage mechanism. The camera is retained in the housing during a fingerprint-sensing mode. The camera is to extend above the camera cover in a media-capturing mode via the linkage mechanism based on a sliding movement of the camera cover. A light source may be provided under the camera cover to emit light. A lens may direct the light towards the camera cover. The camera cover may be transparent to permit the light to be directed towards a fingerprint positioned over the camera cover. The camera may be positioned under the camera cover to capture an image of the fingerprint. The camera cover may be positioned to retain the camera under the camera cover prior to slidable movement of the camera cover.

Abstract: A memory array arranged as a plurality of memory cells. The memory cells are configured to operate at a determined voltage. A memory management circuitry coupled to the plurality of memory cells tags a first set of the plurality of memory cells as low-voltage cells and tags a second set of the plurality of memory cells as high-voltage cells. A power source provides a low voltage to the first set of memory cells and provides a high voltage to the second set of memory cells based on the tags.

Abstract: Described herein is a system including a catheter, an optical circuit, a pulsed field ablation energy source, and a processing device. The catheter includes a proximal section, a distal section, and a shaft coupled between the proximal section and the distal section. The optical circuit is configured to transport light at least partially from the proximal section to the distal section and back. The pulsed field ablation energy source is coupled to the catheter and configured to transmit pulsed electrical signals to a tissue sample. The processing device is configured to analyze one or more optical signals received from the optical circuit to determine changes in polarization or phase retardation of light reflected or scattered by the tissue sample, and determine changes in a birefringence of the tissue sample based on the changes in polarization or phase retardation.

Abstract: An infrared radiation detector includes an array of elementary imaging bolometric detectors, each of the elementary bolometric detectors being formed of a bolometric membrane including a film made of vanadium oxide VOx, having a resistivity in the range from 6 ohm·cm to 50 ohm·cm, said membrane being suspended above a substrate integrating a signal for reading out the signal generated by said elementary detectors and for sequentially addressing the elementary detectors.

Abstract: A system and method for interactively evaluating energy-related investments affecting building envelope with the aid of a digital computer are provided. Obtained is a total amount of fuel purchased for a building over a set period from which an existing amount of the fuel consumed for space heating is derived. Characteristics including thermal performance and furnace and delivery efficiencies of the building for both existing and proposed equipment are obtained, including remotely controlling a heating source inside the building. The thermal performance and furnace and delivery efficiencies characteristics of the existing and proposed equipment are expressed as interrelated ratios. An amount of fuel to be consumed for space heating is evaluated as a function of the existing amount of the fuel consumed for space heating and the ratios of the existing and proposed equipment.

Abstract: An imaging system includes an endless belt, a tensioning system that applies tension to the endless belt, a contact member that engages with the endless belt, and a detector that detects slack at a part of the endless belt. A controller causes the contact member to be separated from the endless belt so that the tensioning system reduces the slack of the endless belt in response to the detector detecting the slack.

Abstract: A method for liquefying ammonia can include the steps of: providing a pressurized carbon dioxide stream from a power generating facility; expanding the pressurized carbon dioxide stream to a lower pressure that is sufficient to produce a dual phase carbon dioxide fluid; introducing the dual phase carbon dioxide fluid to a gas-liquid separator; withdrawing a liquid stream from the gas-liquid separator; and liquefying an ammonia gas stream in an ammonia liquefier by indirect contact with the liquid stream from the gas-liquid separator, thereby forming a liquid ammonia stream and a gaseous carbon dioxide stream.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling data split of a dual-connected user equipment device (UE) when the UE has at least two co-existing air-interface connections including a first air-interface connection with a first access node and a second air-interface connection with a second access node. An example method includes (i) comparing a level of spectral efficiency of the first air-interface connection with a level of spectral efficiency of the second air-interface connection, (ii) based at least on the comparing, establishing a split ratio that defines a distribution of data flow of the UE between at least the first air-interface connection and the second air-interface connection, and (iii) based on the establishing, causing the established split ratio to be applied. Further the method could include using the comparison as a basis to set one of the UE's air-interface connections as the UE's primary uplink path.

Abstract: Examples of catheter devices, removable needle devices and kits are disclosed. Also methods for accessing a hollow organ are disclosed. The catheter devices include a body extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end, wherein the body includes an elongated channel along a longitudinal length of the body extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the body, wherein the channel is configured to receive an elongated needle of a removable needle device, and the body includes one or more cutting edges extending in a proximal direction from the distal end of the body. The body of the catheter device includes one or more recesses adapted to mate with one or more catches of the removable needle device for coupling the needle device to the catheter devices. Also methods of using the catheters, removable needle devices and the kits are disclosed.

Abstract: An electrode, in particular for micro-batteries, produced in a plurality of layers with intermediate steps of masking a first layer leaving some parts of the latter exposed in order next to produce a removal of material eliminating defects. After removal of the masking layer, the second layer can be formed. Other layers can then follow in the same way.

Abstract: The described technology is generally directed towards session mapping in multi-access communication networks. A main session can be established between a mobile edge computing device (MEC) and a core network. The MEC can also establish multiple respective virtual sessions with multiple respective access network computing devices, and the MEC can map the main session to the multiple respective virtual sessions. A user equipment (UE) can connect to any of the respective access network computing devices, thereby communicating via any of the respective virtual sessions.

Abstract: A kernel-based proactive engine can be configured to evaluate system call functions that are invoked when user-mode objects make system calls. As part of evaluating a system call function, the kernel-based proactive engine can generate a feature vector for the system call function. The kernel-based proactive engine can then analyze the feature vector using a multidimensional anomaly detection algorithm that has been trained using feature vectors of system call functions that are known to be safe. When the evaluation indicates that the feature vector is anomalous, the kernel-based proactive engine can block the system call.

Abstract: A method for managing intelligent discovery and mesh connectivity orchestration for collaboration solution sessions. The disclosed method may be information technology decision maker (ITDM) and security compliant while offering a simplified end-user experience to overcome pain points tied to co-located collaboration user experience. The disclosed method may provide time and/or session bound manageability (and security) policies tied to co-located collaboration actions (e.g., hotkey based) and connectivity management. The disclosed method may further offer peer-to-peer (P2P) session management optimization using out-of-band (OOB) capabilities and negotiations for purposes of screen casting, content sharing, etc. The disclosed method moreover initializes mesh connectivity state contingent for P2P sessions, as well as adapts mesh state to real-time changes in participant system and/or connectivity states.

Abstract: A method for forming a Bragg reflector includes after forming first trenches in the stack, which are intended to form structures of the distributed Bragg reflector, forming a sacrificial interlayer at least in the first trenches, depositing a second masking layer at least inside the first trenches, forming second trenches intended to form sidewalls of the laser, removing the second masking layer from inside the first trenches, removing said sacrificial interlayer so as to remove, by lift-off, residues of the second masking layer that remain inside the first trenches, and filling said first trenches with at least one metal material.

Abstract: An example post-processing apparatus includes an input unit to receive a request for a manual stapling operation, a stapling device, a switch to control power supplied from an image forming apparatus in a sleep mode to the stapling device, a sensor to detect print media being input to the post-processing apparatus, and a processor. The processor is to receive power from the image forming apparatus, which is in the sleep mode, control the switch to switch the post-processing apparatus from the sleep mode to a manual stapling operation mode when a request for a manual stapling operation is received via the input unit, and operate the stapling device when an input detection signal regarding the print media is received from the sensor.

Abstract: A nebulizer may be into in a battery module, the nebulizer being configured to atomize a liquid, preferably water, contained in a tank, above a threshold temperature characteristic of a thermal runaway, the microdroplets thus created being sprayed within the module to absorb the energy created by the thermal runaway.

Abstract: Examples of systems are described herein. In some examples, a system includes a projector, a camera, a touch sensitive mat, and a computing device. In some examples, the computing device may receive a first input from the camera corresponding to a first layer, a second input from the touch sensitive mat corresponding to a second layer, and a third input from a collaborating remote computing device corresponding to a third layer. In some examples, the computing device may render collaborative display data based on the first input, the second input, the third input, and a layer filter. In some examples, the collaborative display data is presented by the projector.

Abstract: A printing plate for monotype prints includes a viscoelastic gel composition having a viscoelastic polymer selected from a hydrogenated poly-isoprene/butadiene polymer, poly(styrene-butadiene-styrene), poly(styrene-butadiene)n, poly(styrene-isoprene-styrene), poly(styrene-isoprene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene), poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene), poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene)n, polystyrene, polybutylene, poly(ethylene-propylene), poly(ethylene-butylene), polypropylene, polyethylene, polyurethane and silicone, and a combination thereof, and a plasticizing oil. The viscoelastic gel composition has a smooth surface and is formed as a sheet and shaped for use as a printing plate. A method for using the elastomeric gel printing plates of the present invention is also provided.

Abstract: An example cartridge may be detachably attached to a main body of an image forming apparatus. The cartridge includes a rotation member and a driven coupler to receive a rotation force to rotate the rotation member. The driven coupler includes a power transmission member connected to the rotation member, an extension member extending from the power transmission member and including an outer diameter portion, a hollow portion, and a through portion, a protrusion member located at the hollow portion and movable between a protrusion position for receiving the rotation force and a retreat position, a switching member inserted into the hollow portion and movable between first and second positions for locating the protrusion member at the protrusion position and the retreat position, respectively, and an elastic member to apply an elastic force to the switching member in a direction for location at the second position.