Abstract: The invention generally relates to a catheter sterilization system using semiconductor light emitting devices (LEDs) to sterilize the lumen of a catheter. The sterilization system may include a sterilization head with attached semiconductor LEDs sized for insertion into the catheter. The sterilization head is connected to the linearly extending connector allowing an operator to move the sterilization head through the catheter. The sterilization system may alternatively include microLEDs attached to the inner sidewalls of the catheter to sterilize the lumen of the catheter.

Abstract: A pressure controller for a fluidic bladder has in sequence a pump, a first fluid line, a supply pressure sensor, a second fluid line, a bladder having an inlet coupled to the second fluid line, a bladder outlet coupled to a third fluid line of substantially equal length to the second fluid line, a return pressure sensor, and a fourth fluid line coupled to the return pressure sensor and returning fluid from the pump to the reservoir. A pressure estimate is formed by establishing the second fluid line length and inner diameter as the same as the third fluid line length and inner diameter, and forming the pressure estimate by averaging the supply pressure and return pressure. The pressure controller receives a setpoint pressure as a command and data over a wireless channel, and computes a head pressure offset by turning the pump off and measuring the supply and return pressures.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a longitudinal door system comprising one or more longitudinal doors for a railcar and a longitudinal operating beam coupled to the one or more longitudinal doors via one or more struts. A translation of the longitudinal operating beam is coupled to an opening and closing of the one or more longitudinal doors. The door system further comprising a gearbox coupled to the longitudinal operating beam and a first capstan receptacle. The gearbox is operable to translate a rotational movement of the first capstan receptacle to a linear movement of the longitudinal operating beam.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a method can include forming well region of one conductivity type in a semiconductor region of another conductivity type An interface between the well region and the semiconductor region can define a diode junction at a depth below an upper surface of the semiconductor region. The method can further include forming at least one dielectric region in the semiconductor region. A dielectric region of the at least one dielectric region can have an upper surface that is disposed in the well region at a depth in the semiconductor region that is above the depth of the diode junction; and a lower surface that is disposed in the semiconductor region at a depth in the semiconductor region that is the same depth as the diode junction or below the depth of the diode junction.

Abstract: An information technology platform for personalizing an experience of a visitor at a non-profit venue comprising: a network; a server in communication with the network; a mobile computing device to be carried by the visitor, the mobile computing device in communication with the server via the network, wherein the information technology platform determines personalized information about the visitor; a recommendation engine associated with the server, wherein the recommendation engine is to receive the personalized information about the visitor and to output a suggestion for a personalized experience for the visitor, wherein the information technology platform conveys the suggestion for the personalized experience to the visitor, wherein the personalized experience is to encourage philanthropic activity; and a social networking system for digital communication between the visitor and other visitors, and for sharing information or media related to the non-profit venue or to a philanthropic campaign associated wi

Abstract: The described techniques and apparatuses enable memory-request priority up-leveling. A memory request is received over a virtual channel, VC, and is then added to a memory-request buffer with an original priority-level for the memory request and an indication that the memory request is associated with a virtual channel identification, VCID, of the VC. Related memory requests within the memory-request buffer are also indicated as being associated with the VCID. Responsive to determining that an up-level indication for the VCID is asserted over a side channel, the original priority-levels of the memory request, and other memory-requests in the memory-request buffer having an indication of the VCID, are increased to respective up-leveled priority levels. Responsive to determining that the up-level indication is no longer asserted, the up-leveled priority levels are returned to respective original priority-levels.

Abstract: A remote control device is provided that is configured for use in a load control system that includes one or more electrical loads. The remote control device includes a mounting structure and a control unit, and the control unit is configured to be attached to the mounting structure in a plurality of different orientations. The control unit includes a user interface, an orientation sensing circuit, and a communication circuit. The control unit is configured to determine an orientation of the control unit via the orientation sensing circuit. The control unit is also configured to translate a user input from the user interface into control data to control an electrical load of the load control system based on the orientation of the control unit and/or provide a visual indication of an amount of power delivered to the electrical load based on the orientation of the control unit.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tool part of a forming tool. The method includes forming a tool element of the tool part having a shape-imparting operating face and at least one first cooling duct for cooling a liquid using an additive manufacturing machine. The first cooling duct has at least one rectifier portion including a blocking direction and an opposing passing direction. The blocking direction has a higher flow resistance to cooling liquid than the passing direction.

Abstract: The disclosed invention provides a system and method for processing air traffic control (ATC) communications to ensure real-time validation of aircraft operations and improve pilot logbook accuracy. The system receives ATC voice communications through a digital radio system, converts them to text using a natural language processing model trained on aviation terminology, and extracts key operational data, including aircraft identifiers, instructions, and corrections. This data is correlated with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) and GPS data to verify compliance with ATC instructions. The system creates a continuous transcript of ATC-pilot communications, stitching together conversations across multiple frequencies. Deviations from ATC instructions are detected, generating alerts and logging the events. The method further provides automated reporting, archiving of communications, and enhanced safety metrics in immutable pilot logbooks, using blockchain technology for secure storage.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and device for executing one or more actions by a processing device in response to a positive saturation determination. The method may include: sensing an object that occupies a first portion of a field of view (FOV) of the sensor at a first point in time; determining a first saturation level of the object at the first portion of the FOV; sensing the object that occupies a second portion of the FOV of the sensor at a second point in time; determining a second saturation level of the object at the second portion of the FOV; determining that the first saturation level is different than the second saturation level; and in response to the first saturation level being different than the second saturation level, executing an executable command associated with the first saturation level and the second saturation level.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling connections of a plurality of mobile user wireless devices of online social media users includes a connection management server receiving from a mobile application client a geolocation sharing mode selection, updating each other mobile application client with geolocation information of each mobile application client in active mode, informing each other mobile application client of intent status information of each mobile application client in active mode, and modifying on a map display an intent status modification of a property of the geolocation identifier of each mobile application client in active mode to indicate the intent status information.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a cargo area with a heat exchanger; a thermal battery system having a phase change material (PCM) with first and second heat exchangers embedded in the PCM; fluid conduits defining fluid passageways interconnecting the cargo area heat exchanger and the first PCM-embedded heat exchanger; and a pump creating a fluid flow through the fluid conduits between the cargo area heat exchanger and the first PCM-embedded heat exchanger. The apparatus also includes external ports configured for connecting to an external charging source for charging the PCM; and fluid conduits defining fluid passageways interconnecting the external ports and the second PCM-embedded heat exchanger. The first PCM-embedded heat exchanger, pump, and cargo area heat exchanger form part of a first closed-loop circuit for transferring heat between the cargo area and the thermal battery system. The second PCM-embedded heat exchanger and external ports do not part of the first closed-loop circuit.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for agricultural monitoring of soil characteristics and determining soil color are described herein. In one example, a method of calculating soil color data includes obtaining, with sensors of a soil apparatus, soil measurements. The method further includes calculating soil color values in a visible spectrum including at least one of red, green, and blue color values based on the soil measurements and determining color data for at least one color image without false image artifacts based on the calculated soil color values and associated coordinates within an agricultural field.

Abstract: Nano-electromechanical systems (NEMS) sensor devices that utilize thin electrically conductive membranes, which can be, for example, graphene membranes. The NEMS devices can have a trough shape (such as a serpentine shape arrangement) of the electrically conductive membrane. The thin, electrically conductive membrane has membrane-structures disposed upon it in an array of cavities. These membrane structures are between the thin, electrically conductive membrane and the main membrane trace. Such an arrangement increases the sensitivity of the NEMS sensor device. The electrically conductive membrane can be controllably wicked down on the edge of the oxide cavity to increase the sensitivity of the NEMS sensor device. Such NEMS sensor devices include NEMS sensor devices that are well suited to applications that measure magnetic fields that, operate below 10 kHz, such as brain-computer interfaces.

Abstract: Implementations relate to managing multimedia content that is obtained by large language model(s) (LLM(s)) and/or generated by other generative model(s). Processor(s) of a system can: receive natural language (NL) based input that requests multimedia content, generate a response that is responsive to the NL based input, and cause the response to be rendered. In some implementations, and in generating the response, the processor(s) can process, using a LLM, LLM input to generate LLM output, and determine, based on the LLM output, at least multimedia content to be included in the response. Further, the processor(s) can evaluate the multimedia content to determine whether it should be included in the response. In response to determining that the multimedia content should not be included in the response, the processor(s) can cause the response, including alternative multimedia content or other textual content, to be rendered.

Abstract: A traction battery pack assembly includes an enclosure having compartments and battery arrays. Each battery array is disposed in one of the compartments. An intake manifold delivers air to the compartments. An exhaust manifold receives air from the compartments. A thermal management method includes using an intake manifold to deliver air to compartments within an enclosure. The compartments each house at least one battery array. The method includes using an exhaust manifold to receive air from the compartments and to communicate air from the enclosure.

Abstract: A method for seismic surveying comprises deploying a plurality of seismic receivers proximate an area of subsurface to be surveyed. At least one seismic energy source moves in a path that circumscribes a center, wherein positions of the plurality of seismic receivers remain fixed. At least one of a distance between the path and the center changes monotonically as seismic energy source traverses the path, or the center moves in a selected direction as the seismic energy source traverses the path. The source is actuated at selected times as the at least one seismic energy source traverses the path, such that a spacing between positions of the source along the source path and transverse to the source path varies between successive actuations of the source. Seismic energy is detected at the plurality of seismic receivers resulting from actuating the at least one seismic energy source.