Abstract: A system for measuring the topography of a surface including a carriage assembly and a base assembly. The carriage assembly comprising a plurality of displacement-measuring probes coupled to a carriage support structure. The base assembly positioned adjacent to the carriage assembly and comprising at least one reference object with an opening sized to receive a test object. At least one of the carriage assembly or the base assembly is configured to translate with respect to the other in at least two directions to enable at least one of the displacement-measuring probes to measure a displacement to a reference surface of the reference object and at least another one of the displacement-measuring probes to measure a displacement to a target surface of the target object whose topography is measured.

Abstract: Described herein are systems, methods, and software to manage secure tunnel communications in multi-edge gateway computing environments. In one implementation, a control system identifies an edge gateway from a plurality of edge gateways to support a private network tunnel. The control system further identifies addressing attributes associated with communications directed over the private network tunnel and configures the plurality of edge gateways to forward packets associated with the addressing attributes to the identified edge gateway, wherein the edge gateway can process and forward the packets over the private network tunnel.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are described for determining one or more referrals associated with an electronic marketplace. Search results of a search to a user device responsive to receiving the search from the user device for a product(s) or service(s) associated with an electronic marketplace platform may be transmitted. A selection, from the user device, of a product(s) or service(s) associated with the search results may be received. A service fee(s) for a transaction(s) associated with the selected product(s) or service(s) may be determined. A referral fee(s), based on the service fee(s), responsive to determining that one or more entities referred the product(s) or service(s) associated with the transaction(s) may be determined. A level(s) assigned to each of the one or more entities and a predetermined referral fee percentage(s), based on the service fee(s), for the level(s) assigned to each of the one or more entities may be determined.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tethering a fiber optic cable to an apparatus such as an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) or remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The cable is a bare or tight-buffered optical fiber surrounded by a braided sheath, and is constructed so that loads experienced by the cable are not transferred from the sheath to the optical fiber. This construction enables the cable to have good tensile strength but be sufficiently lightweight so that a commercial fishing reel or any similarly scaled lightweight/portable winch system can be used, instead of large specialized deployment equipment. A tube is inserted between the sheath and the optical fiber a certain distance from the end of the cable, and then the cable and tube are inserted into a housing which attaches to the apparatus and potted using an epoxy resin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an orthopedic implant device comprising a porous structure, approximating the shape of a bone, and having modulus of elasticity similar to that of said bone. In one embodiment, further disclosed herein is a method of treating injuries or diseases affecting bones or muscles comprising providing an orthopedic implant device, wherein the orthopedic implant device comprising a porous structure, approximating the shape of a bone, and having a modulus of elasticity similar to that of bone, and using the orthopedic implant device to treat injuries and diseases affecting bones and muscles in a mammal. In another embodiment, disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing an orthopedic implant device using an additive manufacturing (AM) method.

Abstract: A transaction card is provided for communicating with a computing device. The transaction card may comprise a computer interface device, at least one memory, at least one processor, and a card reader module. The card reader module configured to receive, from the computing device through the computer interface device, a first data packet comprising a request associated with a transaction, the first data packet being compatible with an interface protocol. The card reader module may process the first data packet to generate a second data packet compatible with the payment authentication protocol; provide the second data packet to the processor; receive, from the processor, a third data packet comprising a response to the request; process the third data packet to generate a fourth data packet based on the response, the fourth data packet compatible with the interface protocol; and transmit, to the computer interface device, the fourth data packet.

Abstract: A system for obtaining vehicle status data includes a location sensor configured to obtain location data for one or more connected devices in or around the vehicle. The vehicle has a plurality of seats, including at least one seat without an occupant sensor. The location data is obtained based at least partially on radiofrequency waves. A command unit is adapted to receive the location data. The command unit has a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded. The command unit is adapted to obtain the vehicle status data in real time based in part on the location data of the one or more connected devices, the vehicle status data including a total number of occupants in the vehicle.

Abstract: A method is described and includes receiving an indication that a collision between a vehicle and an object is predicted; processing first sensor data obtained from a first onboard sensor of the vehicle to determine whether an actual occurrence of the predicted collision can be confirmed from the first sensor data and if not, processing second sensor data obtained from a second onboard sensor of the vehicle to determine whether the actual occurrence of the predicted collision can be confirmed from the second sensor data. If the actual occurrence of the predicted collision is confirmed from one of the first sensor data and the second sensor data, determining a severity of the collision based on the indication and the one of the first sensor data and the second sensor data; and prompting an action to be based on the determined severity of the collision.

Abstract: A system for detecting access to a security sensitive component on an electronic device includes a PCB-mounted connector that provides read/write access to a security sensitive component on the PCB. The system further includes a connector cap that mates with at least a portion of the connector and that includes circuitry that facilitates current flow across at least a portion of the PCB-mounted connector when the connector cap is mated with the PCB-mounted connector, When removed from the PCB-mounted connector, the current flow is disrupted. The system further includes an intrusion detection controller that monitors a voltage at a sampling point adjacent to detect removal of the connector cap and to generate an intrusion logfile entry in response.

Abstract: A rotor assembly comprises a rotor core comprising a first end and an opposing second end, and an outwardly facing peripheral surface having a set of rotor teeth projecting outwardly therefrom to define a set of rotor slots therebetween. Each rotor tooth can comprise a first rotor tooth wall, an opposing second rotor tooth wall, and a distal tip between the first rotor tooth wall and second rotor tooth wall. Each respective rotor slot can be defined by a respective first rotor tooth wall of a first rotor tooth, and a respective second rotor tooth wall of a second rotor tooth, and includes a first rotor core conduit extending axially along a length of the first rotor tooth. The first rotor core conduit can comprise a first rotor core conduit inlet at the rotor core first end and a first rotor core conduit inlet at the rotor core second end, the rotor core conduit defining a first taper that is narrower at first rotor core conduit inlet than the first rotor core conduit outlet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger module for a vehicle cabin, the passenger module comprising a first side element, a second side element, a front partition wall, and two seats arranged between the first side element and the second side element, wherein the first side element and the second side element extending parallel to each other; the seats are arranged substantially one behind another and facing substantially in a same direction; wherein the front partition wall is arranged between the seats and connects the first side element and the second side element.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of modifying an existing gas turbine to create a storage engine is provided. The gas turbine has a combustor, a compressor section, and a turbine section. The method comprises the step of modifying the compressor section of the gas turbine to form the storage engine. Air supplied to the combustor of the storage engine is heated by exhaust of the storage engine and is supplied from a remote source of air. Modifying the compressor section includes removing at least some of a plurality of rotatable airfoils of a compressor of the compressor section and introducing an increased capacity thrust bearing on a shaft line.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining first code in a high-level programming language. The first code represents a first function for performing one or more operations on plaintext. The method also includes converting the first code into an intermediate representation comprising a list of nodes. Each node of the list of nodes includes one or more logical operations. The method also includes converting the intermediate representation into a Boolean intermediate representation that includes a plurality of single-bit logical operations. The method also includes transpiling the Boolean intermediate representation into second code in the high-level programming language. The second code represents a second function for performing, using fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), the one or more operations on ciphertext.

Abstract: An instrument set for installing a fusion implant into the sacroiliac joint. The apparatus comprises a working channel having an alignment means, an implant inserter having an inserter keying means for mating with the alignment means when the implant inserter is inserted into the working channel. The implant inserter has an insertion end with a pair of tines for releasably receiving a joint fusion implant.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selectively connecting a first fluid communication region to a further fluid communication region are disclosed. The apparatus comprises an elongate housing, locatable in a wellbore, comprising a first end portion associated with a first fluid communication region; a sheath member axially slidable within the housing and biased towards the first end portion via at least one biasing element; and an elongate shuttle member axially slidable within the housing and slidably locatable in a sealed relationship or non-sealed relationship with the sheath member; wherein the biasing element provides a predetermined biasing force that determines a threshold pressure which must be exceeded by a fluid pressure in the first fluid communication region to permit axial movement of the sheath member away from the first fluid communication region or towards a further fluid communication region.