Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle identification system that includes a tag member. The tag member is configured to mount onto a body of a vehicle. The tag member includes a vehicle identification number (VIN), a scannable portion, a dealer identification indicator, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, and a vehicle manufacturing date. The VIN is configured to uniquely identify the vehicle. The scannable portion is encoded to include the VIN. The dealer identification indicator includes a portion of the VIN. The RFID tag is encoded with the portion of the VIN. The vehicle manufacturing date is associated with the vehicle. The tag member is encoded to cause a mobile device processor to: receive, from the RFID tag, the VIN; receive, from the RFID tag, the vehicle manufacturing date; and determine, based on one or more of the VIN, the vehicle manufacturing date, and a location of the vehicle.

Abstract: A balloon catheter has a shaft having a Y-connector provided at the proximal end, and a balloon provided at the distal end, the balloon having a balloon body having opposing first and second ends, and a reinforcement fiber layer wrapped on the balloon body, the fiber layer formed from a single continuous fiber wrapped first radially around the balloon body in non-continuous rows, followed by a figure-8 wrap that continuously traverses from the first end to the second end, and the second end back to the first end.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for context development. For instance, a first method may include obtaining first micro-application actor information associated with a first micro-application actor. The first micro-application actor information may include information for workflow rules, and the workflow rules may include data set rules, extract, transform, load (ETL) rules, and functional expressions. The first method may further include obtaining data from data sources based on the data set rules; applying the ETL rules to the obtained data to generate processed data; applying the functional expressions to the processed data to obtain an output; and performing at least one processing action based on the output. A second method may include generating a system component corresponding to a blueprint based on a user request; associating the system component with a domain of a user account; and performing processes associated the system component.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for charge detection mass spectrometry cause an ion of interest to undergo harmonic oscillatory movement in the trapping field of an electrostatic trap, such that an image current detector generates a time-varying signal representative of the ion's oscillatory movement. This time-varying signal (transient) is processed (e.g., via a Fourier transform) to derive the ion's frequency and consequently determine the ion's mass-to-charge ratio (m/z). Ion charge is determined by construction of a Selective Temporal Overview of Resonant Ion (STORI) plot, which tracks the temporal evolution of signals attributable to the ion of interest, and where the slope of the STORI plot is related to the charge. The STORI plot may also be employed to identify ion decay events during transient acquisition and/or the presence of multiple ions of the same mass or non-resolvable ions.

Abstract: An integrated circuit that dynamically adapts power to be provided by at least a first node in network is described. This integrated circuit may include a control circuit (or control logic) that performs the operations of: receiving charging information associated with one or more nodes in the network; determining, based at least in part on the charging information, a dynamic power to be supplied to an electronic device by at least the first node in the one or more nodes; and providing, addressed to at least the first node, an instruction specifying or indicating the dynamic power of at least the first node at a given time.

Abstract: In a method of video processing in a decoder, information of a coding block in a current picture is decoded from a bitstream. The information indicates a bi-prediction mode. A first motion vector associated with a first reference picture and a second motion vector associated with a second reference picture for a bi-prediction of the coding block are determined. A first reference template in the first reference picture is determined based on a current template of the coding block and the first motion vector. A second reference template in the second reference picture is determined based on the current template of the coding block and the second motion vector. A weight to be applied in the bi-prediction mode is calculated based on the current template and a difference between the first reference template and the second reference template. The coding block is reconstructed using the bi-prediction with the calculated weight.

Abstract: A method for generating a populated state transition table for a finite-state machine (FSM)-modeled system includes receiving system traits via a host computer of a modeling system. The system traits include states, state transitions, and events of the FSM-modeled system. The method includes generating an initial state transition table in response to receipt of the system traits, the table being partially-populated by the system traits. The method additionally includes populating the table in response to user inputs to thereby auto-generate a populated state transition table, and error-checking the populated table using predetermined error-checking criteria, including searching the populated table via error-checking logic of the host computer for an omitted critical trait of the FSM-modeled system. The method also includes communicating an alert to the user in response to the omitted critical trait.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for a regulation control system. An embodiment operates by identifying a new regulation that is applicable to an organization, and generating an alert. A decision confirming that the new regulation is applicable to a function of the organization is received, and the new regulation is assigned to a first person responsible for generating a control. A status update from the first person is received. A report is generated including an identification of the new regulation, the decision, and the status update, and the report is provided for display.

Abstract: A modular vertical plant cultivation wall system configured to produce minimal carbon footprint from fabrication through erection, to be built of sustainable material and to be installed rapidly by low skilled labor is provided. The modular vertical cultivation wall system includes at least two vertical posts, at least two planter shelves, at least two endcap walls, and at least one of: a pipe, a seed/plant root retaining matrix, and irrigation fluid. Further, a method of providing a modular vertical cultivation wall is provided.

Abstract: A prismatic battery cell assembly includes a prismatic container having a body portion composed with side portions, a top portion arranged on a first end of the body portion and a bottom portion arranged on a second end of the body portion; a first terminal and a second terminal; and battery cells that are arranged in the prismatic container in a stack. Each of the battery cells has a first current collector that is electrically connected to a first foil and a second current collector that is electrically connected to a second foil. The second terminal is arranged on the second end, and the second foils are joined to the second terminal. The first foils are joined to the prismatic container, and the first terminal is the body portion of the prismatic container.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a bumper assembly. The bumper assembly includes a bumper, a rod fixed relative to the bumper and elongated along an axis, and a bracket spaced from the bumper along the axis of the rod. The bracket movably receives the rod. An actuator is supported by the bracket and is releasably engageable with the rod. A spring is on the rod between the bumper and the bracket. The spring biases the bumper away from the bracket.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame and a bumper. The vehicle includes a first crush can attached to the frame. The first crush can is between the frame and the bumper. The first crush can has a first length. The vehicle includes a second crush can attached to the frame. The second crush can is between the frame and the bumper. The second crush can has a second length less than the first length. The vehicle includes a pyrotechnic device supported by the frame, the pyrotechnic device actuatable to detach the first crush can from the frame.

Abstract: A wireless device receives one or more radio resource control (RRC) messages comprising configuration parameters of uplink switching for a plurality of bands. The plurality of bands comprise a first band associated with a first priority, and a second band associated with a second priority. The wireless device determines, for an uplink switching between the first band and the second band, an uplink switching period location to be in the first band, based on the first priority being lower than the second priority. The wireless device transmits, based on the uplink switching period location, an uplink transmission via one of the first band and the second band.

Abstract: An irrigation guide for providing irrigation to the site of an osteotomy procedure. The irrigation guide includes an insertion end for insertion into an irrigation passage provided in a surgical template for guiding an osteotomy drill. The irrigation passage communicates with a guide chamber defined by the surgical template and surrounding the osteotomy site. The irrigation guide also includes a coupling end configured for connection with a source of irrigation fluid. The insertion end and the coupling end may be angled relative to one another. The insertion end of the irrigation guide may be inserted into and secured to the irrigation passage such that the irrigation guide provides a fluid communication pathway between the source of irrigation fluid and the guide chamber. The irrigation guide may be included in kits that include the surgical template and/or a drill bit configured to form the irrigation passage in the surgical template.

Abstract: A method of improving Faradaic efficiency in an electrochemical device includes providing a catalyst at an electrode of the electrochemical device. The catalyst includes a nanoparticle comprising a metal or metal alloy. The nanoparticle is selected to improve catalytic performance in the electrochemical device. The catalyst further includes an electron-conductive nano-zeolitic framework encasing the nanoparticle. The nano-zeolitic framework includes a hollow three-dimensional framework defining a catalyst surface, an internal cavity in which the nanoparticle is disposed, and a plurality of pores extending through the nano-zeolitic framework. The plurality of pores have a size and shape selected to block molecules corresponding to undesired reactions in the electrochemical device. The method further includes selectively promoting a desired reaction at the catalyst surface and selectively blocking the undesired reactions at the catalyst surface.

Abstract: A pumping system is configured to be deployed in a well on a continuous length of armored cable. The armored cable includes an outer layer of structural wire, an inner layer of structural wire, and a power cable inside the inner layer of structural wire. The cable adapter is connected between the pumping system and the armored cable to transfer the weight of the pumping system to the armored cable. The armored cable is connected to the pumping system with a cable adapter that includes a compression cap, a collet cap, an upper collet, and a lower collet.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing name-based routing through networks. In various embodiments, a broker manager in each of a plurality of networks may receive a subscription request for a network device from a client device, each device being locally accessible or disposed in an upstream or downstream network. The broker manager uses its client broker to communicate with a locally accessible client device, and uses its mediator broker (and, sometimes, an intermediate device(s)) to communicate with a locally accessible network device. The broker manager otherwise uses its messaging brokers to communicate with control channels of one or more networks. Once subscription with the network device has been established, any commands and responses between the client device and the network device may be routed over pub/sub channels via the broker managers and their brokers using name-based routing, without routing based on IP address of the network device.

Abstract: A method relates to receiving, by a processing device executing a decision framework, a request comprising a plurality of attribute values associated with an opportunity to place an ad on one or more devices associated with a user, generating a state dynamic model comprising a plurality of state variables based on the plurality of attribute values associated with the opportunity, determining a plurality of utility functions, wherein each one of the plurality of utility function is determined based on at least one of the plurality of state variables, calculating a decision based on the plurality of utility functions, providing an ad to a selection of devices, tracking performance data for interactions with the ad, and dynamically improving performance of the system using the tracked performance data and a feedback loop.

Abstract: Bullet loading tips for muzzleloading firearms. The bullet loading tips include a stem, a platform, and a cushion. The platform is coupled to the stem. The cushion is coupled to the platform. The stem, the platform, and the cushion are complementarily configured with a barrel of the muzzleloading firearm to insert into the barrel with the cushion abutting a bullet disposed in the barrel. The bullet loading tip is configured to press the bullet down the barrel to a seated position at the end of the barrel when the bullet loading tip is urged down the barrel. The bullet loading tip is configured to apply pressure to the bullet in the seated position without deforming the bullet.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical product which includes a liquid formulation comprising levothyroxine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The formulation of the present invention includes a cyclodextrin, water, and an amine, and has a pH above the buffering range of the amine. The liquid formulation of the invention is stable and ready-to-use.