Abstract: An asymmetric supercapacitor having a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a biasing electrode disposed between the positive electrode and negative electrode. The biasing electrode accumulates a mass-balanced equivalent amount of charge as the supercapacitor is charging, and an independent voltage applied to the biasing electrode causes charge to be forced to the positive electrode or the negative electrode maintaining an equilibrium in the charge double layer. In one embodiment, the operating voltage is about 5.5-7.4V in a coin cell form factor. The positive and biasing electrodes are made of the same material and in one embodiment are made of activated charcoal and graphene nanoplatelets. The negative electrode may also comprise activated charcoal and graphene nanoplatelets in a different amount than the positive electrode such that the weight ratio of the positive electrode to the negative electrode is not 1:1. The negative electrode may also comprise lithiated graphite.

Abstract: Email has become commonplace as a means to communicate among parties non-synchronously by exchanging email messages. Some communications, however, may be more effective in real-time or in near real-time. For instance, service providers may offer a chat feature to accommodate real-time or near real-time help or service communications with customers. However, in this case, the user is likely required to enter credentials and/or context information to transition into a different communication type with the service provider. The present systems and methods provide a continuous conversation experience for the user whereby a message recipient of one message type (e.g., email, text, etc.) may continue a conversation in a different message type (e.g., a chat session, instant message, etc.) without manually providing message context for communicating via the second message type.

Abstract: Pliers for releasing a line plug connection, formed by a line plug connector between a first line section and a second line section of a line in a region of a drive train of a motor vehicle includes two pliers legs. The pliers legs are connected together via a joint in order to open and close the pliers and together form a pliers head and a handling region. The pliers legs each have at the pliers head a part-sleeve, which, with the pliers closed, together form a sleeve for engaging around the line in the region of the second line section and for interacting with the line plug connector.

Abstract: This document describes techniques that enable facilitating user-proficiency in using radar gestures to interact with an electronic device. Using the described techniques, an electronic device can employ a radar system to detect and determine radar-based touch-independent gestures (radar gestures) that are made by the user to interact with the electronic device and applications running on the electronic device. For the radar gestures to be used to control or interact with the electronic device, the user must properly perform the radar gestures. The described techniques therefore also provide a tutorial or game environment that allows the user to learn and practice radar gestures in a natural way. The tutorial or game environments also provide visual feedback elements that give the user feedback when radar gestures are properly made and when the radar gestures are not properly made, which makes the learning and practicing a pleasant and enjoyable experience for the user.

Abstract: A mold for molding a reinforced preform having at least two apertures therein includes first and second mold halves arranged with their respective first and second molding surfaces facing each other. A first emitter is disposed in the first mold half and is configured to emit light therefrom. A first receiver is disposed in the second mold half and is configured to receive light from the first emitter and produce a first signal indicative of the light received from the first emitter. A second emitter is disposed in one of the first and second mold halves and is configured to emit light therefrom. A second receiver is disposed in the other of the first and second mold halves and is configured to receive light from the second emitter and produce a second signal indicative of the light received from the second emitter.

Abstract: Detecting data corruption in a storage system includes examining portions of the data for encryption anomalies and providing an indication in response to detecting an encryption anomaly. The encryption anomalies may be based on entropy of the data. The entropy of the data may vary based on an inherent nature of the data. One of the portions of data may be deemed to be encrypted in response to an entropy value exceeding a predetermined threshold. The predetermined threshold may be based on prior data accesses. The predetermined threshold may be determined using machine learning. Portions of the data may be examined for encryption anomalies during data accesses. Data accesses may be suspended in response to detecting an encryption anomaly. Encryption anomalies may include data that is flagged to be encrypted not being detected as being encrypted and/or data that is flagged to not be encrypted being detected as being encrypted.

Abstract: Techniques for protecting information may include: exposing a logical device of a data storage system to a host, wherein the logical device has an attribute identifying the logical device as a stealth device having accessibility controlled by the data storage system based on commands issued over a control path, wherein the logical device has a mode indicating whether the logical device is accessible to the host; sending, from the host to the data storage system, a write command that writes first data on the logical device when the mode indicates the logical device is accessible to the host; and subsequent to said sending, issuing a command over the control path to the data storage system, wherein the command sets the mode of the logical device to inaccessible indicating the logical device is not accessible to the host.

Abstract: A method and system for automated computer-based medical malpractice insurance underwriting using value-based care data is disclosed. A machine-learning based predictive model is trained to predict a risk of a medical malpractice claim from a provider data set including value-based care data and social factor data. A provider data set including value-based care data and social factor data for a provider is retrieved. The provider data set is input into the trained machine-learning based predictive model. A risk score indicating a risk of a medical malpractice claim for the provider is predicted based on the input provider data set using the trained machine-learning based predictive model. A premium for medical malpractice insurance is determined for the provider based on the predicted risk score. The predictive modeling method can also be used to predict stop loss risk and determine a combined premium for medical malpractice and stop loss insurance.

Abstract: A system for controlling an aerial vehicle includes an aerial vehicle, a ballast coupled to the aerial vehicle, a server including a processor and a memory, and a wireless communication link that communicatively couples the aerial vehicle and the server. the memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the server to receive weather data, determine, based on the weather data, that the aerial vehicle is experiencing, or is expected to experience, weather that satisfies a predetermined criterion, and cause the aerial vehicle to decouple at least a portion of the ballast based on a result of the determination.

Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle includes interior component and a panel rotatably connected to the interior component. The assembly includes an actuator designed to rotate the panel relative to the interior component. A sheet extends from the interior component to the panel. An airbag is supported by the interior component and is inflatable to an inflated position adjacent the sheet.

Abstract: A portable davit includes a base having a mounting portion and a housing. The housing defines a cavity. An end of a mast is positioned within the cavity. A jib is coupled to another end of the mast. A connector is coupled to the jib. A hoist is coupled to a platform and includes a drive and a rope. An end of the rope is wound about the drive. Another end of the rope is coupled to the connector. The drive is configured to rotate relative to the platform in a first direction to decrease a distance between the platform and an end of the jib and to rotate relative to the platform in an opposite second direction to increase the distance between the platform and an end of the jib. Systems and methods of use are provided.

Abstract: The payment of gratuities to service providers with virtual items of value may be enabled. This may enhance user engagement with a business, facilitate receiving meaningful feedback on service provider performance for a business, and/or may provide other enhancements. Users may be provided with an opportunity to earn and/or win virtual items of value that can, in turn, be used to pay gratuities to services providers associated with the business.

Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method for measuring a power level in at least a portion of a plurality of resource blocks occurring in a radio frequency spectrum, wherein the measuring occurs for a plurality of time cycles to generate a plurality of power level measurements, calculating a baseline power level according to at least a portion of the plurality of power levels, determining a threshold from the baseline power level, and monitoring at least a portion of the plurality of resource blocks for signal interference according to the threshold. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A pivot interlock for a fiber management tray is disclosed. The pivot interlock is configured for pivotally coupling the fiber management tray to a tray mount. The pivot interlock includes a pivot guide portion and a pivot detent portion.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include systems, apparatuses and methods of instituting an online broadcasting system. The system may combine live video streaming, video on demand (VOD), messaging and other content provided by an owner of the live broadcast and by the owner's online followers. The media content may be combined into a single broadcast stream. The owner of the broadcast may use an online control room to choose in real time what stream of content to provide to his/her followers. A gaming and/or revenue sharing component may also be provided wherein the owner and the followers may earn points for viewing and/or interacting with sponsored media through the system.

Abstract: A wireless device receives one or more radio resource control (RRC) messages. The one or more RRC messages comprise configuration parameters, for physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH), indicating: a plurality of power control parameter sets; and a plurality of pathloss reference signals (RSs). A medium access control control element (MAC CE) is received. The MAC CE indicates: an identity of a power control parameter set of the plurality of power control parameter sets; and a pathloss RS, of the plurality of pathloss RSs, associated with the power control parameter set. A downlink control information is received. The downlink control information indicates: the identity of the power control parameter set; and one or more uplink resources of the PUSCH. A transport block with a transmission power determined based on the pathloss RS associated with the power control parameter set is transmitted via the one or more uplink resources.

Abstract: This document describes techniques that enable facilitating user-proficiency in using radar gestures to interact with an electronic device. Using the described techniques, an electronic device can employ a radar system to detect and determine radar-based touch-independent gestures (radar gestures) that are made by the user to interact with the electronic device and applications running on the electronic device. For the radar gestures to be used to control or interact with the electronic device, the user must properly perform the radar gestures. The described techniques therefore also provide a game or tutorial environment that allows the user to learn and practice radar gestures in a natural way. The game or tutorial environments also provide visual gaming elements that give the user feedback when radar gestures are properly made and when the radar gestures are not properly made, which makes the learning and practicing a pleasant and enjoyable experience for the user.

Abstract: A multi-zone climate control system for vehicles includes a front HVAC unit, a powered blower, and a heater core. The front HVAC unit is adapted to condition air provided to first and second front zones. The front HVAC unit further includes a cold air outlet connected to the powered blower. Cold air from the cold air outlet of the front HVAC unit passes through the powered blower and enters the heater core. The heater core is configured to control a temperature of conditioned air supplied to at least one rear zone of the passenger compartment.

Abstract: A computing device including memory storing a quantum computing device model. The quantum computing device model may include a plurality of quantum computing device components having a respective plurality of actual boundaries. The computing device may further include a processor configured to generate a first discretized model of the quantum computing device model. The first discretized model may indicate a respective estimated boundary for each quantum computing device component. The processor may be further configured to solve a first differential equation discretized with the first discretized model. The processor may be further configured to generate a second discretized model of a focus region of the quantum computing device model. In the second discretized model, the focus region may have the estimated boundary computed for the focus region in the first discretized model. The processor may be further configured to solve a second differential equation discretized with the second discretized model.

Abstract: A dynamic foot plate assembly structured for therapeutic use adjacent the ankle area of the body comprising a base element, at least one side element extending along the ankle area, and at least one joint movably and adjustably connecting the base element to the side element for variable displacement of the base element and side element into different operative orientations. The dynamic foot plate assembly may also comprise a plurality of strut members disposed in an interconnecting relationship between either a support member and a side element, or the support member and the base element. The strut members, if present, facilitate the variable relative displacement of the base element, side element and support element into different operative orientations.