Abstract: A UV/LED printing and finishing process is disclosed. The printing and finishing process improves the manner in which printing, permanent bonding, and finishing is performed on products containing low surface energy plastics, such as high-density polyethylene furniture. The process includes abrading a surface of the low surface energy plastic and then applying a corona or plasma treatment to the surface of the low surface energy plastic to increase the adhesion capabilities of the surface. Once the surface has been treater, the process may include printing a polymer ink onto the surface of the low surface energy plastic, such as by utilizing a UV/LED flatbed or hybrid printer. The process may also include curing the printed surface of the low surface energy plastic, and then finally applying a clear inorganic top coating onto the printed surface to protect the UV/LED cured polymer ink.

Abstract: Examples are provided for a method of providing access to data of a data center. In one aspect, the method comprises storing a unit of data to each of a plurality of data nodes of a data center, designating a first node of the data center as a primary access node for the unit of data, the primary access node being configured to service access requests to the unit of data using one or more of the plurality of data nodes, determining that the first node is not available, and performing a failover process by reconfiguring a second node of the data center as the primary access node for the unit of data.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a method of encoding a mesh includes: determining a global symmetry plane of the mesh that divides the mesh into a first side and a second side; based on the determination that the mesh is partially symmetric: determining each vertex from the plurality of vertices having a symmetry error larger than a first error threshold; performing a clustering process on the plurality of vertices based on the determined symmetry error for each vertex such that each vertex having a symmetry error larger than the first symmetry error threshold is clustered together in one or more clusters; dividing the mesh into a plurality of sub-meshes based on the clustering process; determining whether each sub-mesh is one of fully symmetric, partially symmetric, and asymmetric; and performing symmetry coding on each sub-mesh from the plurality of sub-meshes that is determined to be fully symmetric.

Abstract: A traction battery controller of an electrified vehicle controls the traction battery based in part on a value of a non-linear circuit element of a model of the traction battery in which the value of the non-linear circuit element is estimated in part on distribution of relaxation time (DRT) information of measured impedance data of the traction battery.

Abstract: Methods and systems for location-based triggering of an electrically switchable glass of a vehicle for use in interactive applications. In some aspects, a system may be used to initiate an interactive application at the vehicle via electrically switchable glass of the vehicle. The system determines that the vehicle is at a location configured for an interactive application, and based on the location of the vehicle, triggers opacity of a portion of the electrically switchable glass. The system determines, based on a position and orientation of the electrically switchable glass, an image projector device having an angle of projection closest to perpendicular to a plane of the electrically switchable glass. The system may calibrate parameters of the image projector device and generate an image for projection using data corresponding to the interactive application. The system projects the first image onto the electrically switchable glass using the image projector device.

Abstract: A method includes an object owner computing entity issuing a digital record representing a contingent asset to a marketplace computing entity that identifies an asset authenticity computing entity. The method further includes the asset authenticity computing entity generating an authenticity indicator associated with the contingent asset and the marketplace computing entity determining that the authenticity indicator is the same as a lifecycle status indictor of the digital record. The method further includes the marketplace computing entity generating a smart contract to indicate availability of the contingent asset to include available terms and the authenticity indicator and obtaining a portion of a copy of an object distributed ledger. The method further includes the marketplace computing entity causing inclusion of a next block on the object distributed ledger that includes the smart contract to represent the contingent asset.

Abstract: Electric powered forklifts or cleaning machine have attracted much attention in the last decade because of their very substantial benefits. The main issue facing the efficiency of Electric forklifts is the charging time needed for the battery pack. To achieve the Ultra-fast charging for the battery. An AC-DC or DC-DC converter is added inside the battery compartment. The converter enables the charger to supply high power and voltage as the converter step-down the voltage to the standard battery voltage. By using this method, the charging time will be reduced without using big or bulky cables.

Abstract: A system for enhanced satellite communication coverage via an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The system may include a satellite configured for orbiting Earth, a vehicle configured for ground transportation on Earth, and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operable for relaying communication signals between the vehicle and the satellite. The system may be configured for transmitting control instructions to the UAV for controlling aerial positioning of the UAV relative to the vehicle and the satellite. The control instructions may specifying a roll, a pitch, and a yaw for orientating the UAV to point towards the satellite.

Abstract: An accessory mounting system to mount accessories onto recreational vehicles. The accessory mounting system can include an accessory mounting frame with an elongated seat, left and right attachment wings extending perpendicularly away from a first side of the seat and an accessory post extending in parallel between the left and right attachment wings to receive an accessory rack thereon. The accessory mounting system can also include an accessory rack with a sleeve to receive the accessory post therethrough and a flexible accessory clip to clip onto the accessory post when the accessory post is inserted through the sleeve, the accessory rack can also include at least two fastening devices to fasten an accessory bag thereto.

Abstract: One or more examples provide an electric vehicle or a device for use with an electric vehicle, including a floating lift having a watercraft charging system.

Abstract: A traction battery controller of an electrified vehicle controls the traction battery based in part on a value of a current-independent parameter, decomposed from a current-dependent parameter of a model of the traction battery, that is estimated based on voltage and current measurements of the traction battery. The controller may detect, based in part on the estimated value of the current-independent parameter, a power capability of the traction battery and control a vehicle component according to the power capability of the traction battery.

Abstract: Features described herein generally relate to content production. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to facilitating video generation. Using machine-learning models, a storyboard can be generated from an inspirational video, video attributes can be determined for the storyboard, editing scores and actions can be determined for candidate videos, candidate videos can be edited based on the editing scores and actions, and the edited candidate videos can be combined to generate a video.

Abstract: Image sensor pixels, imaging systems, and methods for constructing image sensor pixels. The image sensor pixel includes a high-light photodetector, a plurality of low-light photodetectors, and a spectral router. The plurality of low-light photodetectors is positioned around the high-light photodetector. The spectral router is positioned above the high-light photodetector and the plurality of low-light photodetectors. The spectral router is configured to route a portion of light received at the spectral router to one or more of the plurality of low-light photodetectors.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide apparatuses and methods for facilitating filling and cleaning of bird feeders that are aesthetically pleasing and adaptable for attracting different types of birds. In one implementation, a bird feeder includes a proximal edge extending around a central line and defining a plane. An outer surface and an inner surface each extends distally from the plane. The inner surface is connected to the outer surface by the proximal edge. An opening is formed by the proximal edge and positioned on the plane. A hanger is disposed distal to and not intersecting the plane, and the hanger assembly has a hanging portion positioned on the central line.

Abstract: An electrochlorination system comprises a source of feed fluid, a product fluid outlet, and a plurality of electrochemical cells connected fluidically between the source of feed fluid and the product fluid outlet. The system is configured to operate at least one of the plurality of electrochemical cells at one of a first current density or a first flow rate, and to operate another of the plurality of electrochemical cells at a second current density or second flow rate different from the respective first current density or first flow rate.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and systems for position stabilization. The methods and systems for position stabilization may be integrated within an electronic device. An exemplary system may include a driver circuit responsive to a gyro sensor and a feedback signal from an actuator. The driver circuit may be configured to calibrate a gain applied to a drive signal based on the posture of the electronic device.

Abstract: A botanical uni-sourced drug-loaded lipid-based nanoemulsion produced from one single medicinal herb such as Nigella sativa, Cannabis sativa, or Curcuma longa, wherein the herb acts as a comprehensive provider for the bioactive phytochemicals, oil phase, saponin surfactant, co-surfactant, proteins, and carbohydrates to produce the uni-sourced safe, clear, stable lipid-based drug delivery system.

Abstract: A system for thermal management ground service equipment and a method of use is disclosed. The system may include ground service equipment, wherein the ground service equipment may be configured to manage a temperature of a power source of an electric aircraft. The ground service equipment may include a coolant source, wherein the coolant source may include a reservoir containing a coolant. The ground service equipment may include a coolant heating system, wherein the coolant heating system may be configured to increase thermal energy of the coolant. The coolant heating system may include an electric resistance heating element. The system may include a controller communicatively connected to the ground service equipment, wherein the controller may be configured to receive an optimal temperature of the coolant and control the electric resistance heating element of the coolant heating system to increase the thermal energy of the coolant to the optimal temperature.

Abstract: Presented are intelligent vehicle systems for thermal event mitigation during vehicle towing, methods for making/using such systems, and vehicles equipped with such intelligent control systems. A method of operating a host vehicle includes a resident or remote vehicle controller verifying the host vehicle is an incapacitated state. Responsive to the incapacitation of the host vehicle, the controller detects the host vehicle being towed by a tow vehicle and identifies a wireless-enabled portable computing device (PCD) within a predefined range of the host vehicle. Responsive to the host vehicle being towed, the controller determines if the wireless-enabled PCD is on the tow vehicle while towing the host vehicle. Upon detection of a thermal event in at least one battery cell in the host vehicle's battery system while the host vehicle is being towed, the controller responsively commands a resident vehicle subsystem to execute a control operation to mitigate the thermal event.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for displaying content. In an aspect, a plurality of content items can be displayed on one user device according to user preference. An example method can comprise positioning a first set of pixels associated with a user device so that first content displayed via the first set of pixels can be viewable in a first viewing location. A second set of pixels associated with the user device can be positioned so that second content displayed via the second set of pixels can be viewable in a second viewing location. The second content can be different from the first content.