Abstract: A load control system for controlling a plurality of lighting loads located in a space may be configured to track the location of one or more tracked devices. The load control system may comprise a system controller, lighting control devices, e.g., for controlling a plurality of lighting loads, and tracked devices. The tracked devices may each transmit beacon messages. The lighting control devices may receive the beacon message. The lighting control devices may measure a communication quality metric of each of the beacon messages, and process the measured communication quality metrics received over a period of time to determine a processed communication quality metric for the tracked device. The lighting control devices may transmit tracking data to the system controller. The system controller may determine a location (e.g., an area location and/or a fixture location) of the tracked device.

Abstract: A method for printing a 3D part with a 3D printer includes ejecting drops of a build material from a nozzle of the 3D printer. A first plurality of the drops forms a perimeter of the 3D part, and a second plurality of the drops forms an infill of the 3D part. The method also includes controlling a parameter such that the parameter has a first value while the first plurality of the drops is ejected. The method also includes controlling the parameter such that the parameter has a second value while the second plurality of the drops is ejected, wherein the first and second values are different.

Abstract: A method of managing traffic lights that generates waves of unimpeded traffic in both directions of a roadway. The roadway is divided into an even number of zones of equal length, which are divided into two groups of alternating zones. A traffic speed and a traffic light duration are selected so that the zone length equals the traffic speed times the light duration. Initially all lights in all zones of one group are set to green, and all lights in all zones of the other group are set to red; then lights are switched in the next cycle to red for the first group and green for the other group. This pattern repeats. The arrangement of alternating zones and the relationship between zone length, speed, and light duration allows vehicles moving in either direction at the specified speed to encounter only green lights, enabling dramatic reductions in travel time.

Abstract: Autonomous vehicles utilize perception and understanding of road users and road objects to predict behaviors of the road users and road objects, and to plan a trajectory for the vehicle. Improved perception and understanding of the AV's surroundings can improve the AV's behavior around drivable objects, non-drivable road objects, construction zones, and temporary road closures. Improved perception and understanding of the AV's surroundings can also reduce the chances of the AV getting stuck and the need to be retrieved physically. To offer additional understanding capabilities, an additional understanding model is added to the perception and understanding pipeline to improve classification of road objects and extraction of attributes of the road objects. The implementation of the understanding model itself and placement of the model within the pipeline balance recall and precision performance metrics and computational complexity.

Abstract: A system including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing computing instructions that, when executed on the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations: generating a preliminary dock-out time boundary based on one or more delivery time windows for one or more deliveries; processing two parallel data flow paths to locate a range of dock-out times associated with one or more time constraints of the one or more delivery time windows; and transmitting the range of dock-out times to a user, wherein a trailer is dispatched to a distribution center between the range of dock-out times to load the trailer and deliver the one or more deliveries within the time constraints of the one or more delivery time windows based on a flexible period of time. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed involving an electronic medical records (EMR) system and security platform adapted for the safety and security of newborn babies. An exemplary device comprises a wireless-enabled umbilical cord clamp apparatus having a wireless-enabled tag and a tamper-evident switch. An exemplary system further includes a server, a wireless transceiver, a console apparatus, and a wireless-enabled umbilical cord clamp apparatus. The wireless transceiver may act as a tag reader within a matrix of other tag readers distributed throughout a hospital. The console interacts with the wireless tag and the server. The wireless tag is used to generate location data and status data for determination by the server and/or console of the location and status of the clamp apparatus within the hospital matrix. The server and/or console may receive and interpret such tag data, and compute appropriate responses thereof, such as locking down hospital perimeter doors.

Abstract: Autonomous vehicles utilize perception and understanding of road users to predict behaviors of the road users, and to plan a trajectory for the vehicle. Understanding subtypes and attributes of vehicles may help autonomous vehicles better predict behaviors of and react to vehicles in a variety of road situations. To offer additional understanding capabilities, an additional understanding model is added to the perception and understanding pipeline to improve classification of vehicles and extraction of attributes of the vehicles. The exemplary architectures of the understanding model balance recall and precision performance metrics and computational complexity.

Abstract: Methods and systems to detect and manage access to sensitive information. The system retrieves a dataset of entitlements for a plurality of users. The dataset of entitlements specifies one or more respective exposure vectors. The system detects a triggering event, including a release of sensitive information to a first subset of users of the plurality of users via a first exposure vector. The system then determines a second subset of users of the plurality of users that have access to the first exposure vector based on a comparison of the first exposure vector to the dataset of entitlements. The system monitors electronic communications of the second subset of users for activity related to the sensitive information to detect first activity of a first user of the second subset of users. The system generates for display a first notification to a second user based on detecting the first activity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composite material for use in a reinforced thermoplastic flexible pipe body, such as a fibre-reinforced composite tape. The present disclosure also relates to a method of producing such a composite material or composite tape, and a method of producing a reinforced thermoplastic flexible pipe comprising said composite material or tape.

Abstract: A data processing system implements a hybrid environment for interactions between remote and in-person users. The data processing techniques provide tools for facilitating mingling of remote and in-person users in semi-structured interaction, such as but not limited to tradeshows or conferences, and unstructured interactions, such as but not limited to social gatherings that solve the technical problems associated with enabling such systems. The data processing system implements audio porosity and map-based navigation to facilitate improved spatial awareness and awareness of the presence of other remote or in-person users nearby with whom the user can interact.

Abstract: Improved window HVAC housings and installation methods reduce unwanted heat transfer through the window areas in which the window-based HVAC equipment, such as air conditioners including heat pumps and fans, are installed. An insulating pane may be installed in lieu of or combination with a window in a wall, wherein the insulating pane is configured to pass a heat exchanger connector connecting heat exchangers on opposing sides of the insulating pane. A heat exchanger sleeve may be provided to pass the heat exchanger connector and may provide support for the connector and/or HVAC equipment. An interior or exterior housing portion may be provided. The interior housing portion may include an accessible front portion and HVAC support to support installed HVAC equipment. The exterior housing portion may be attached to the window frame, insulating pane, and/or interior housing and may be installed from inside the building.

Abstract: The invention provides an oral solid formulation comprising (a) a controlled release component comprising a core comprising levodopa, wherein the core is coated with a muco-adhesive coating and the muco-adhesive coating is externally coated with an enteric coating; and (b) an immediate release component comprising levodopa. The invention further provides a method for making and using the oral solid formulation.

Abstract: A system includes a vehicle external to a back office portal. The back office portal is operational to generate a signed update mode record. The vehicle has multiple devices and a component. The component is in communication with the devices, and operational to receive the signed update mode record, verify that the signed update mode record is from the back office portal and was created for the component, erase credentials within the component that establish the component as valid to the plurality of devices in response to the verification of the signed update mode record, perform an irreversible action within the component, enter a software update mode, exit the software update mode, and reject each request from the plurality of devices to the component that relies on the credentials that were erased from the component.

Abstract: A medical device for joining materials is provided. The device comprises a piercing element configured to penetrate materials to be joined. The piercing element is sufficiently sharp to penetrate materials to be joined and comprises a hollow interior along at least a portion of its length configured to distal advancement of a fastener therethrough; and an open tip through which the fastener can be pushed. The device can be used for fastening materials including tissue, synthetic mesh, and biologic mesh (e.g., ADM).

Abstract: Apparatus for forming wooden members used to assemble wooden trusses includes a control computer receiving a batch list identifying each member included in each trusses. A first conveyor transports wooden members from an infeed chute to a finger-jointer joining wooden members end-to-end. A saw cuts the joined wood, and a second conveyor transports cut wooden members past a face printer for printing a component identifier on the face of such member, and past an edge printer for printing identifying assembled truss information upon an edge of selected members. A sensor detecting a member approaching the printers provides a signal to the control computer to synchronize printing by the face printer and to synchronize printing by the edge printer. The face printer and edge printer may be oriented perpendicular to each other. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A battery cell includes a cathode element, an anode element, and an electrolyte disposed in contact with each of the cathode and anode elements. The battery cell also includes a battery cell case constructed from a rigid material and defining an internal chamber configured to house each of the cathode element, the anode element, and the electrolyte. The battery cell case defines at least one aperture configured to provide a gas path between the internal chamber and an external environment. The battery cell additionally includes a reversible, multiple-use valve assembly mounted to the battery cell case and configured to selectively open a fluid flow through the at least one aperture to relieve a gas pressure within the internal chamber exceeding a predetermined pressure threshold.

Abstract: An electrode stack for a solid-state battery is provided. The electrode stack includes a cathode. The cathode includes a cathode current collector and a first layer of material applied to the cathode current collector. The first layer of material includes a cathode active material, a first ionomer configured as a first binder, and a conductive material. The electrode stack further includes a solid electrolyte separator layer, including a second ionomer configured as a second binder. The electrode stack further includes an anode including a layer including lithium metal, silicon, or graphite and an anode current collector. One of the first ionomer and the second ionomer includes a shape-memory ionomer configured for selectively restoring the electrode stack to an original shape.

Abstract: Orientation calibration system for image capture is disclosed that may include a camera to capture a target image, a display screen to display the image, an orientation sensor to determine at least two axes of orientation of the system, and a processor. The processor configured to determine the present orientation of the system using the orientation sensor, display a portion of present and a desired orientation of the system, receive a request to capture the target image, and capture the target image using the camera in response to receiving the request to capture the target image, and when a difference between the present orientation of the system and desired orientation of system is within a threshold. The system may be used to adjust/orient a display monitor to ensure desired alignment to accurately capture image. Methods for aligning/orienting a display monitor (imaging source), and the orientation calibration system are provided.

Abstract: Methods of securing a vehicle, via controller, include monitoring local events; determining whether the vehicle is parked in a dangerous area; and taking corrective action to protect the vehicle. Methods may include determining whether local events have occurred within a prescribed distance and, if the local events have occurred within the prescribed distance, arming the vehicle. Methods may include determining whether valuable items have been left in view and notifying a user of the vehicle if valuable items have been left in view via wireless communications. Methods may include locking vehicle doors and monitoring external and internal data or self-driving the vehicle to a safer area. Furthermore, if the methods determine that a theft is occurring on the vehicle, using nearby self-driving vehicles to block the vehicle in, which may be reached via V2X or a back office asking the nearby vehicles to block the vehicle.

Abstract: A steerable caddy trailer is provided that has an improved structure including a main frame assembly, spindle assemblies attached to each end of the main frame for attachment of a wheel, a pair of swinging arms forwardly extending from the main frame and pivotally attached to the main frame, and tie rods connecting the swinging arms with the spindle assembly such that pivoting of the swinging arms steers the wheel.