Abstract: An electrical system includes a power inverter connected to a battery and outputting a polyphase voltage, and a cycloidal reluctance machine. A machine rotor provides output torque, and is surrounded and separated from the stator by an airgap. The rotor includes permanent magnets providing a fixed-orientation rotor field. The stator includes windings proximate the permanent magnets and electrically connected to the inverter to form stator electromagnets. The rotor field augments the stator field to boost output torque. The rotor is eccentrically positioned with respect to the stator to move with two degrees of freedom (2 DOF), including rotating motion and orbiting motion about a center axis of the stator. A rotor constraint mechanism constrains motion of the rotor, such that the rotor is able to generate and transmit the output torque to a coupled load in at least one of the 2 DOF.

Abstract: A conveyance model for predicting an output in response to an input, wherein: the input comprises one or more of a wireline input, a toolstring input, a well input, and/or a conveyance input; and the output comprises one or more of a surface weight versus depth output, a cable head tension versus depth output, and a jarring effect output.

Abstract: A system for scheduling and initiating a conference call including an application server including: an interface and a parser operably coupled to the interface to extract information from received information. The system may further include a communication server that includes an event database operable to generate an event ID responsive to the received event information and store an event record, and a contact database comprising a plurality of contact records that determines if the plurality of contact records comprises either of the event host or the event participant. The system further includes an interface operable to establish a conference call responsive to the event date and the event time and call each of the event host and the event participant.

Abstract: Brain activity of a user is detected, and a mental state of the user is determined. In one technique, life/work context is automatically presented to the user in a manner that modulates the mental state of the user. In another technique, an entertainment selection is presented to the user, and an entertainment selection list is automatically modified in response to the determined mental state of the user. In still another technique, the mental state that is determined is a negative emotional state, and life/work context is automatically presented to the user in a manner that promotes a cognitive state of the user in response to the determined emotional state of the user. In yet another technique, the wellness of the user is automatically tracked over a time period based on the determined mental state.

Abstract: Standalone and self-contained cooling systems using compressed liquid and/or gas CO2 containers positioned in an insulated or non-insulated vessel encompassing a container which is either vertically positioned in an upright or an upside-down position. The liquid and/or gas CO2 coolant is then released into a capillary system or flow metering system to allow the CO2 to enter a second body to where the CO2 coolant properties may be leveraged. The second body includes, by way of example, a plate, a cushion, a spot treatment pad for a person's muscle, or a cooler. The temperature is controlled by a metering CO2 releasing system encompassing an electronic control device which sends alerts when pre-defined thresholds are exceeded. The invention's metering CO2 releasing system may be triggered by an electronic or a thermostatic valve or may be triggered manually or by an electronic solenoid.

Abstract: A load regulation device is adapted to control an electrical load. The load regulation device may be in a low power state, a ready state, and/or an on state. The low power state is characterized by the electrical load being unenergized. The ready state is characterized by a load control device and/or the load regulation device using more power than the low power state and the electrical load being unenergized. The on state is characterized by the electrical load being energized. The load regulation device is configured to receive an indication of a user's presence when the load regulation device is in the low power state. The load regulation device is configured to change from the low power state to the ready state in response to receiving the indication. The load regulation device is configured to wait in the ready state for a change state instruction.

Abstract: IRDIG35563 vegetative insecticidal toxins, polynucleotides encoding such toxins, use of such toxins to control pests, and transgenic plants that produce such toxins are disclosed. The invention includes IRDIG35563 variants, fragments and analogs.

Abstract: A packaging assembly includes a top section, a bottom section releasably connected by at least one fastener. The top section includes a top body defining a label opening and a transparent label cover closing the label opening. The top section is configured to removably retain a shipping label under the transparent label cover. The bottom section includes a bottom body, at least a first package recess being defined in the bottom section that removably accommodates at least a first internal package therein. The first package recess has a first recess width approximately equal to a first package width. A user releases the fastener to open the top and bottom sections and remove the internal package. The shipping label is removed, manipulated to display a return address and reinserted under the label cover so the packaging assembly can be returned.

Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may perform, for example, operations including receiving a plurality of profiles from a plurality of communication devices, where each of the plurality of profiles comprise a content preference established by users of the plurality of communication devices, receiving content from a plurality of content sources, selecting portions of the content according to the plurality of profiles supplied by the plurality of communication devices, detecting that the portions of the content are not compatible with a multimedia messaging service protocol utilized by the multimedia messaging service server, transcoding the portions of the content to generate transcoded portions of the content that comply with the multimedia messaging service protocol, and broadcasting the transcoded portions of the content to the plurality of communication devices. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and an apparatus for video encoding/decoding. The apparatus includes processing circuitry that decodes coded information of a coding unit (CU) from a coded video bitstream. The coded information indicates a last position of non-zero transform coefficients of a first coding block (CB) of the CU. The processing circuitry determines whether a secondary transform index is signaled in the coded information based on the last position and whether to perform a secondary transform on a second CB based on whether the secondary transform index is determined to be signaled in the coded information. When the secondary transform is determined to be performed, the processing circuitry performs the secondary transform on the second CB and reconstructs the second CB. Responsive to the secondary transform being determined not to be performed, the processing circuitry reconstructs the second CB without performing the secondary transform on the second CB.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for vertebral artery dissection risk analysis using hemodynamic variable based four dimensional magnetic resonance flow imaging, comprising obtaining four-dimensional phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging data, performing pre-processing of the four-dimensional phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging data, obtaining at least one blood hemodynamic marker from the four-dimensional phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging data, classifying the at least one blood hemodynamic marker as a hemodynamic predictor of vertebral artery dissection, and creating a comprehensive risk evaluation of vertebral artery dissection using the hemodynamic predictor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a styrenic block copolymer [A1-B1-C1], consisting essentially of polymer blocks A1, B1 and C1. A1 is a poly(para-alkylstyrene) block having a molecular weight from 1,000 to 60,000 g/mol. B1 is a hydrogenated polyisoprene block or a hydrogenated polybutadiene block having a molecular weight from 1,000 to 100,000 g/mol. C1 is a polystyrene block having a molecular weight from 1,000 to 100,000 g/mol; or a polymer block consisting essentially of polymerized styrene units, and hydrogenated butadiene and/or isoprene units, and having a molecular weight from 1,000 to 100,000 g/mol. Prior to hydrogenation, the block B1 has a vinyl content of 5-75 mol %; and the block C1 forms 1-80 wt % of the overall weight of the block copolymer. The selectively sulfonated forms of the copolymers are useful as high dielectric materials.

Abstract: Processes and systems for the conversion of hydrocarbons herein may include separating an effluent from a moving bed reactor, the effluent including reaction product, first particulate catalyst, and second particulate catalyst. The separating may recover a first stream including the reaction product and first particulate catalyst and a second stream including second particulate catalyst. The second stream may be admixed with a regenerated catalyst stream including both first and second particulate catalyst at an elevated temperature. The admixing may produce a mixed catalyst at a relatively uniform temperature less than the elevated regenerated catalyst temperature, where the temperature is more advantageous for contacting light naphtha and heavy naphtha within the moving bed reactor to produce the effluent including the reaction product, the first particulate catalyst, and the second particulate catalyst.

Abstract: Implementations of methods of loading an evaporator may include, using a robotic arm, removing a substrate from a cassette and centering the substrate on a substrate aligner. The method may include aligning the substrate using the substrate aligner. The substrate may also include removing the substrate from the substrate aligner using the robotic arm and loading the substrate into a first available pocket of a planet of an evaporator using the robotic arm. The method may also include rotating the planet to a second available pocket after detecting a presence of the substrate in the first available pocket.

Abstract: Techniques for enrolling a user in an organization directory include receiving a first request from a first user for inclusion in the directory configured to facilitate access to a collaboration application, the first request including a least a first user profile item for the first user; generating a first user account for the user assigned a first set of permissions and including a first user profile listing the first user profile item; providing a first level of access to the directory; receiving a second request from a second user transitioning the first user account from the first set of permissions to a second, broader set of permissions; verifying a first user identity for the first user based on the second request; assigning the first user account the second set of permissions; automatically updating the directory; and providing a second level of access to the directory to the first user.

Abstract: The invention provides a crystalline hydrochloride salt of 4-[2-(2,4,6-trifluorophenoxymethyl)phenyl]piperidine. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline salt, processes and intermediates for preparing the crystalline salt, and methods of using the crystalline salt to treat diseases.

Abstract: One bracelet embodiment provides therapeutic blood irradiation at a first wrist region using a first module, and body temperature regulation/irradiation at a second wrist region using a second module. A connector couples one end of the modules together, while an attachment band releasably couples the second ends together, for attachment to the wrist. The first module includes first and second distributed pluralities of lights respectively emitting 850 and 660 nm wavelengths, and a third plurality emitting 630 nm, 532 nm, and 450 nm wavelengths, positioned in a row substantially parallel to the arm of the user. The second module includes first and second rows of lights on first and second sides of a cooling unit, each emitting 405 nm wavelengths, with the two rows positioned for penetration to the radial and ulnar arteries. The bracelet includes a microprocessor, LED screen, and firmware for displaying a GUI permitting treatment protocol selections.

Abstract: Ballistic shields having a convex configuration including a middle section and forward angled left side and right side wings. The shields may also include at least three manual or electro-mechanical roller units, transparent windows or display devices with cameras or other motions sensors, and spikes, electro-shock devices, or non-lethal incapacitating devices.

Abstract: A method of estimating properties of a resource bearing formation includes receiving, by a processor, a measured echo train generated by a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measurement device deployed in a region of interest, and a measured noise of the measured echo train, and calculating a T2 distribution subject to a nonlinear equality constraint, the nonlinear equality constraint dependent on the measured noise and a fitting error between the measured echo train and a modeled echo train. Calculating the T2 distribution includes estimating a solution for the T2 distribution that is closest to satisfying the nonlinear equality constraint.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to scanning mirror systems for display devices. One example provides a display device comprising a light source, a support structure, and a scanning mirror system comprising a mirror, a first anchor located at a first lateral side of the scanning mirror system, a second anchor located at a second lateral side of the scanning mirror system, and a flexure. The flexure comprises a first portion extending from the first anchor toward a first longitudinal end and turning to meet a first end of the mirror, and a second portion extending from the second anchor toward a second longitudinal end and turning to meet to a second end of the mirror opposite the first end. The scanning mirror system further comprises an actuator system configured to actuate the flexure to thereby vary a scan angle of the mirror.