Abstract: A load control system may include control-target devices, control-source devices, and a system controller. The control-target devices may enter an association mode to associate with control-source devices. The control-target device may receive an identifier from the control-source device and store the identifier in memory when the control-target device to associate the control-target device and the control-source device. The system controller may retrieve the association information from the control-target device after integration into the load control system. The system controller may receive association information that is defined using other association procedures, such as an association procedure performed on a network device and uploaded to the system controller. The system controller may maintain the association information defined using the different association procedures after the system controller is integrated into the load control system.

Abstract: A system and method for providing recommendations to individuals on a social network, in which the recommendations include information indicating the similarity of the individuals to one another, to aid the individuals in judging the degree to which the opinions of the others are applicable to the themselves.

Abstract: A system for accident reconstruction can include and/or be configured to interface with any or all of: a set of models, a set of modules, a processing system, client application, a user device (equivalently referred to herein as a mobile device), a set of sensors, a vehicle, and/or any other suitable components. A method for accident reconstruction includes collecting a set of inputs; detecting a collision and/or one or more features of the collision; reconstructing the collision; and producing an output based on the reconstruction. Additionally or alternatively, the method can include training a set of models and/or modules, and/or any other suitable processes.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a package includes a semiconductor die disposed between a first high voltage isolation carrier and a second high voltage isolation carrier. The semiconductor die is thermally coupled to the first high voltage isolation carrier. The package also includes a molding material disposed in a space between the semiconductor die and the first high voltage isolation carrier, and a conductive spacer disposed between the semiconductor die and the second high voltage isolation carrier. The conductive spacer is thermally coupled to semiconductor die and to the second high voltage isolation carrier. A longitudinal dimension of the conductive spacer is greater than a longitudinal dimension of the semiconductor die. The molding material encapsulates the semiconductor die and the conductive spacer.

Abstract: Improved thermal detachment driven by leverage from: improved electrical locus targeting allows electron density to define Optimal Regions balancing the resistance and heat whereby, detachment systems are shifted and realigned coaxially and placed closer to the ends of subject coils while being hermetically sealed, manufacturing steps are taught, to show how system is made.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, performed by a network node in a communication network, for inducing latency in data transmission, the method comprises receiving a data message over the communication network, determining a latency on the data message for further transmission over the communication network, wherein the latency is based on a predetermined fixed value plus a random value, buffering the data message for an amount of time based on the determined latency, and at least one of transmitting the data message over the communication network or processing the data message once buffering is complete.

Abstract: A method includes: receiving control data at a first data selector of a plurality of data selectors, in which the control data comprises (i) a configuration registry address specifying a location in a configuration state registry and (ii) configuration data specifying a circuit configuration state of a circuit element of a computational circuit; transferring the control data, from the first data selector, to an entry in a trigger table registry; responsive to a first trigger event occurring, transferring the configuration data to the location in the configuration state registry specified by the configuration registry address; and updating a state of the circuit element based on the configuration data.

Abstract: A lighting system, having a lighting module; an auxiliary lighting module connected to a pole, the auxiliary lighting module having a coupler; a housing extending along a longitudinal axis and having an elongated opening, the housing containing an illumination source therein extending along the longitudinal axis; a battery; and a controller stack connected to the lighting module and the auxiliary lighting module by wiring. The controller stack has an alternating current power supply and a switching circuit having a voltage monitor connecting the alternating current power.

Abstract: A system and method for calibrating a computed tomography (CT) scanner including scanning a calibration apparatus with the CT scanner, and determining a first scan edge of a first calibration layer, a second scan edge of a second calibration layer, and a floating point of an opening from the scan. The method also includes determining a first scan dimension and second scan dimension measured in the longitudinal direction from the first scan edge to the floating point, and the second scan edge to the floating point, respectively. The method also includes determining a first scan overhang based on a difference between the first scan dimension and the second scan dimension and comparing the first scan overhang to the calibration overhang. The method also includes determining a first level of uncertainty for the CT scanner based on the comparing.

Abstract: A detection sensor including an alternating current (AC) permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) housed in a casing, a motherboard and an AC servo controller with a permanent memory in electronic communication with the PMSM, and a shaft extending from the PMSM configured to rotate a sensing needle wherein the sensing needle is configured to sense an object in its rotation.

Abstract: A fluoropropene composition comprising Z-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, and optionally 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane wherein the 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene being present in an amount of 0.00001 to 1.0%. A method of producing the fluoropropene, methods for using the fluoropropene and the composition formed are also disclosed.

Abstract: A vaporizer assembly for an e-vaping device includes a heater coil structure, a set of electrical lead structures coupled to opposite ends of the heater coil structure, and a non-conductive connector structure connected to each of the electrical lead structures, such that the electrical lead structures are coupled together independently of the heater coil structure. The vaporizer assembly may contact a dispensing interface structure through the heater coil structure. The vaporizer assembly may heat pre-vapor formulation drawn from a reservoir by the dispensing interface. The heater coil structure may define a surface, and the vaporizer assembly may apply a mechanical force to the dispensing interface structure, such that the heater coil structure is in compression with the dispensing interface structure and the heater coil structure surface is substantially flush with a surface of the dispensing interface structure. The heater coil structure may define a three-dimensional surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for validating transfers between cryptographic addresses is disclosed. The systems and methods can include receiving instructions to transfer a first plurality of tokens from a first cryptographic address to a second cryptographic address. The transfer can be validated with a portion of the distributed validation processors. The method can include transferring a first plurality of tokens to the second cryptographic address. The method can include transferring a second plurality of tokens to a first distributed validation processor of the plurality of distributed validation processors. After a predetermined period of time and/or subsequent validations by the first distributed validation processors, the method can include transferring an amount greater than the second plurality of tokens to the first cryptographic address.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for detecting a target polynucleotide comprising a genetic alteration relative to a reference polynucleotide in a sample comprising a mixture of the target polynucleotide and the reference polynucleotide. The methods may be utilized for detecting with high selectivity a target polynucleotide in a mixture of the reference polynucleotide and the target polynucleotide in which the target polynucleotide represents a low percentage of the mixture. The methods may be adapted for diagnosing, prognosing, and treating subjects having a disease or disorder associated with the genetic alteration.

Abstract: Wireless communications are described for connection setup resume, and/or release of a wireless device. The wireless device may communicate with a network device using more than one access technology. The network device may assist in an operation for the wireless device, such as for a transition from one state to another state for a first access technology, using a second access technology.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to gamma polyglutamated methotrexate compositions, including delivery vehicles such as liposomes containing the gamma polyglutamated methotrexate, and methods of making and using the gamma polyglutamated methotrexate compositions to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., inflammation and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis).

Abstract: A music composition application for mobile devices provides gesture-driven interfaces for rapidly creating digital music compositions with chord and lyric notations. In certain embodiments, a gesture-driven composer environment can be configured in various modes to enable end-users to input and align chord notations with lyric notations, align chord notations with beat notations, and incorporate the chord with musical scores. The chord notations can be stored as chord objects with embedded information that can be propagated across the different modes, and the application facilitates transitions among modes while maintaining consistent chord information. Gesture-based inputs allow users to easily insert, reposition, and customize chord notations. The application also provides audio playback functionality by translating the digital music composition into analog audio signals.

Abstract: Wireless resources may be determined for communications between wireless devices. A wireless device may select resources based on measuring one or more channels (e.g., associated with sidelink transmission, feedback transmission, etc.). Resource selection may comprise exclusion of certain resources being used for other communications and/or exclusion or selection of resources based on one or more priorities.

Abstract: A stud isolator with integrated nail protection and sound abatement, providing isolation, nail protection and sound abatement in a single device, with installation of a single product. Such an isolator includes an insertion body sized and configured for insertion into the stud bore hole. The insertion body includes a faceplate attached to the front end of the insertion body, so as to serve as a stop and attachment point to the stud, when the insertion body is inserted into the stud bore hole. The insertion body includes a hollow channel for receipt of a plumbing pipe extending through the stud bore hole. In addition, a metal nail protection collar and sound abatement layer are provided received in the insertion body of the isolator, so as to surround the plumbing pipe received in the isolator.

Abstract: A protective barrier affixable to a curved substrate comprises a stack of two or more lenses, each of the two or more lenses including a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, a hard coat on a first side of the PET film, and an adhesive layer on a second side of the PET film opposite the first side. The stack of two or more lenses may have a modulation transfer function that exhibits a contrast value greater than 75% for a spatial resolution of one line-pair per 0.0003 radians at 65 degrees angle of incidence. Heat and pressure may be applied to conform the stack of two or more lenses to the shape of the curved substrate.