Abstract: A weld nut feeder pin includes a first pin end opposite a second pin end, and a pin body that extends from the first pin end toward the second pin end. The weld nut feeder pin includes a pin fluid conduit defined through the second pin end to extend to the first pin end and through the pin body, and the pin fluid conduit is configured to receive a pressurized fluid. The weld nut feeder pin includes a plurality of outlet conduits defined through the pin body so as to be in communication with the pin fluid conduit. Each of the plurality of outlet conduits is spaced apart about a perimeter of the pin body and extends along an axis. The axis is oblique to a longitudinal axis of the weld nut feeder pin.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques that include provisioning compute nodes within a data center out of available pools of hardware. In one example, this disclosure describes a method that includes monitoring, by a computing system, a first workload executing on a first compute node, wherein the first compute node includes processing circuitry and first node secondary storage; monitoring, by the computing system, a second workload executing on a second cluster of compute nodes; expanding, by the computing system, the second cluster of compute nodes to include a second compute node that includes second node secondary storage; redeploying the processing circuitry included within the first compute node to the second compute node; and enabling, by the computing system, the second workload to continue executing on the second cluster of compute nodes including the second compute node.

Abstract: Embodiments maintain historical activity information for a plurality of entity records. Each historical activity record includes a sequence-number that reflects a temporal position of the represented activity instance relative to other activity instances that targeted the corresponding entity. Based on this historical activity information, embodiments generate marginal value matrices (MVMs) that show the historical effectiveness of activities. Specifically, each entity is assigned to a bucket based on an associated entity score. An MVM charts a marginal value for each combination of bucket index and sequence-number, where the marginal value at each combination of bucket index and sequence-number is the average of the activity result values of the historical activity records, for entities assigned to the bucket index, having the sequence-number. Embodiments use MVMs to predict marginal values for activities targeted to each current entity of the salesperson.

Abstract: A system for measuring gamma spectroscopy of a neutron irradiated material includes a plurality of semiconductor sensors. Each of the semiconductor sensors includes a gamma ray receiving surface disposed above a Shottky layer in contact with an n-doped active layer. The receiving surface is configured to emit electrons upon irradiation by gamma rays. The receiving surface contacts an adjustable telescoping mount configured to adjust the distance between the receiving surface and the Shottky layer. The n-doped layer is fabricated to have a thickness designed to pass through electrons having greater than a defined energy. The combination of adjustable receiving surface and active layer thickness define a minimum and maximum energy response of each of the sensors. Multiple sensors may be integrated in an array in which each sensor has its own energy response. An array of such sensors can measure the gamma spectrum of a material irradiated with neutrons.

Abstract: Methods for estimating a force F exerted on a touchpad are disclosed. In one example, a force sensing touchpad comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) comprising four PCB electrodes and a spring spaced from the PCB and comprising four spring electrodes. Changes in capacitance at two of the PCB electrodes are determined and used to calculate a first local gradient between the two electrodes. Changes in capacitance at the other two PCB electrodes are determined and used to calculate a second local gradient between these two electrodes. The local gradients are used to calculate local forces at each PCB electrode, and the local forces are used to calculate the force F exerted on the touchpad.

Abstract: A double-walled battery charging cabinet can include: an outer cabinet wall; an inner cabinet wall spaced apart from the outer cabinet wall to form an insulating air gap between the inner cabinet wall and the outer cabinet wall, the inner cabinet wall defining an interior volume; and an air convection port disposed through the outer cabinet wall and the inner cabinet wall. The double-walled battery charging cabinet can further include: a flame arrestor positioned inside or adjacent to the air convection port; a damper positioned adjacent to the air convection port, the damper being biased toward a closed position; a fusible link to hold the damper in an open position, the fusible link having a predetermined melting point at which the damper is released to slide horizontally from the open position to the closed position; and a power outlet disposed inside the interior volume.

Abstract: Presented are vehicle control systems and logic for provisioning remote vehicle services (RVS), methods for making/using such systems, and wireless-enabled vehicles executing RVS operations governed by such systems. A method of controlling an RVS operation of a vehicle includes a vehicle controller receiving, either directly or indirectly, a request to activate the RVS operation. Responsive to receiving the RVS activation request, wireless signal data is collected to determine wireless signal states of the subject vehicle and of multiple crowd-sourced vehicles proximal to the subject vehicle. Using the host vehicle's and crowd-sourced vehicles' wireless signal states, a signal state heatmap is generated with a spatial mapping of signal state magnitudes as a map overlay. The heatmap visualizes a signal state magnitude in an area surrounding the host vehicle.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, computer program product, and method use a convolutional neural network to auto-determine a first floor height (FFH) and a FFH elevation (FFE) of a building. The FFH, and FFE of the building are determined with respect to the terrain or surface of the parcel of land on which the building is located. In turn, by knowing the FFH and/or FFE of the building on the parcel, it is possible to use that information while performing a flood risk assessment to a property without requiring a personal inspection of the parcel by a human.

Abstract: Transaction cards having a telescopic design to selectively obscure transaction information and related methods are disclosed. A transaction card may include a card body having a pair of longitudinal edges perpendicular to a pair of end edges, including a top surface defined by the pair of longitudinal edges and the pair of end edges. The transaction card may also include one or more visual elements of information positioned on the top surface and an end cover portion slidably movable relative to the card body along an axis substantially parallel to the pair of longitudinal edges such that, in an obfuscation orientation, the end cover portion is positioned to cover the top surface of the card body such that the one or more visual elements of information is obfuscated when viewing the transaction card.

Abstract: A system and method for converting a common hydrogen-based input fluid into an output fluid comprising an overabundance of hydrogen H1 atoms is disclosed. This conversion occurs in the absence of elevated temperatures or pressures, so that the resulting output fluid is suitable for shipping or storage at Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP). A vaporizer system and method for transforming the output fluid into H2 gas is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for aiming an archery bow may include a tube comprising a lumen and configured to removeable engage a bowstring, and a peep sight configured to removeable engage the bowstring, wherein the tube further comprises a radially spaced array of projections, and wherein the projections are square-pyramid-shaped.

Abstract: Operating a vehicle with an open door creates risks. Embodiments herein consider both when a vehicle is in an autonomous driving (AD) mode and a manual mode. When in AD mode, if an occupant opens the doors while the vehicle is moving, the control system may lower the speed to stop and may park the vehicle (or not park it depending upon the control policy). If an occupant opens the doors when the vehicle is stationary, the control system may keep the vehicle from rolling and from brake system failures. When the vehicle is in a manual model and a door is opened when the vehicle is moving, a warning message may be triggered; whereas, if a door is opened when the vehicle is stationary, the control system may keep the vehicle from rolling and from brake system failures. Warning messages may be triggered for different stages/conditions.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide methods, apparatuses, systems, computing devices, computing entities, and/or the like for auto-blocking of software development kit functionality for mobile software applications based on consent (or lack thereof) provided by users who are interacting with the mobile software applications.

Abstract: The invention is related to multivalent immunogenic compositions comprising more than one S. pneumoniae polysaccharide protein conjugates, wherein each of the conjugates comprises a polysaccharide from an S. pneumoniae serotype conjugated to a carrier protein, wherein the serotypes of S. pneumoniae are as defined herein. Also provided are methods for inducing a protective immune response in a human patient comprising administering the multivalent immunogenic compositions of the invention to the patient. The multivalent immunogenic compositions are useful for providing protection against S. pneumoniae infection and/or pneumococcal diseases caused by S. pneumoniae. The compositions of the invention are also useful as part of treatment regimes that provide complementary protection for patients that have been vaccinated with a multivalent vaccine indicated for the prevention of pneumococcal disease.

Abstract: The present invention offers a novel, integrated, multi-source input, data-based personalized health, exercise and fitness system and method. The system offers personalized fitness plans based on a user's disparate input sources. The system can ingest both asynchronous and synchronous inputs to improve health fitness results. A screen with camera, preferably in a mirror design is a central component of the invention.

Abstract: One or more examples provide an electric vehicle or a device for use with an electric vehicle, including a vehicle parking system and an electric vehicle charging system with distributed charging, and method of distributed charging.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for serving content over a network. In one implementation, a method of serving content is provided. The method includes maintaining a first address record associated with serving a resource and a second address record associated with serving the same resource. The first address record is further associated with a first protocol for a first device capable of serving the resource. Similarly, the second address record is associated with a second protocol, different from the first protocol, for a second device, distinct from the first device, capable of serving the resource. The method further includes providing, in response to at least one resolution request for the resource, the first address record and the second address record.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a heater having a combustion chamber, an inlet port to provide fuel into the combustion chamber, and an outlet port to expel exhaust gases from the combustion chamber. The combustion chamber may be insulated. An exhaust channel is operably coupled to the outlet port and is configured to convey exhaust gases away from the combustion chamber. A nozzle, such as a de Laval nozzle, is incorporated into the exhaust channel and is configured to accelerate the exhaust gases through the exhaust channel. A tesla turbine is operably coupled to the exhaust channel and is configured to generate rotational power from the accelerated exhaust gases. In certain embodiments, disks of the tesla turbine are coated with a catalytic material to break apart unburned particles in the exhaust gases. A corresponding method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A molded body for a seat component, in particular a backrest or a seat part of a seat may have at least one thermally solidified and three-dimensionally formed nonwoven element which is back-molded with a foam material or a foamable material. An additional molded body and a method for producing such a molded body are also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle body having a floor. The vehicle includes a track supported by the floor. The vehicle includes a first anchor supported by and movable along the track, the first anchor configured to engage with a personal mobility device. The vehicle includes a second anchor supported by and movable along the track, the second anchor configured to engage with the personal mobility device.