Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system comprising a set of wireless communication nodes that are configured to operate as part of a wireless mesh network. Each respective wireless communication node may be directly coupled to at least one other wireless communication node via a respective short-hop wireless link, and at least a first pair of wireless nodes may be both (a) indirectly coupled to one another via a first communication path that comprises one or more intermediary wireless communication nodes and two or more short-hop wireless links and (b) directly coupled to one another via a first long-hop wireless link that provides a second communication path between the first pair of wireless communication nodes having a lesser number of hops than the first communication path. A fiber access point may be directly coupled to a first wireless communication node of the set of wireless communication nodes.

Abstract: Internet of Things (IoT) configurable event and action sequencing mechanisms for interconnecting various IoT events together to achieve an event and action sequencing process that may efficiently enable complex uses of the data available in IoT systems.

Abstract: A system comprises a computer including a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions such that the processor is programmed to: receive safety messages from a plurality of vehicles in communication with the edge server, determine an uplink frequency recommendation for transmitting safety messages from at least one vehicle of the plurality of vehicles based on at least one of a position error or a collision risk, determine a downlink frequency recommendation for transmitting safety messaging to at least one vehicle of the plurality of vehicles based on at least one of a position error or a collision risk, and transmit the frequency recommendations to the at least one vehicle.

Abstract: A method for automated retrieval of performance data and incident resolution based on an incident report in a telecommunications carrier network comprising a radio access network. The incident report is delayed relative to the retrieved performance data, and the method includes receiving an incident report based on first data associated with a first cell site, where the first data is associated with a first time; querying the first cell site for performance data of the first cell site responsive to the incident report; receiving performance data from the first cell site responsive to the query, where the performance data is associated with a second time that is later than the first time; and implementing a control response at the first cell site responsive to the received performance data, where the control response is to resolve an incident indicated by the incident report.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for improved determination of state of health (SoH) of a battery of a device can include determining that the device is in a charging state such that a charge of the battery is increased over a charge procedure; determining that a state of charge (SoC) metric of the battery reported by a battery gauge system has increased by a fixed SoC interval; determining a charge time interval over which the SoC metric of the battery has increased by the fixed SoC interval; and determining a SoH metric indicative of the SoH of the battery based at least in part on the charge time interval; wherein determining the SoH metric is based at least in part on a known relationship between a reference time interval representative of time required to increase a reference battery at full SoH by the fixed SoC interval and the charge time interval.

Abstract: A method for adjusting state of charge (SOC) limits aboard a motor vehicle having a propulsion battery pack includes receiving a pre-drive information set via a host computer and identifying, from the pre-drive information set, a probability that the motor vehicle is about to embark on a road trip. The road trip is a drive event in which the motor vehicle will travel outside of a predetermined area. The method further includes expanding the SOC limits of the propulsion battery pack when the motor vehicle is about to embark on the road trip, such that a total SOC window of the propulsion battery pack is increased for a duration of the road trip.

Abstract: A method of simulating physics in a virtual worlds system includes: instantiating a multi-user virtual environment; selecting a plurality of physics hosts from a plurality of client devices based on predefined selection criteria; obtaining a request to modify an object within the multi-user virtual environment; in response to obtaining the request to modify the object, providing the request to the plurality of hosts and instructions to determine a candidate subsequent state of the object; obtaining a plurality of candidate subsequent states of the object, including a respective candidate subsequent state from each of the plurality of physics hosts; determining a subsequent state of the object based on the plurality of candidate subsequent states of the object; and providing the subsequent state of the object to the plurality of client devices and instructions to update their versions of the multi-user virtual environment based on the subsequent state of the object.

Abstract: An electronic transaction verification system for use with transaction tokens such as checks, credit cards, debit cards, and smart cards that gathers and transmits information about the transaction token and biometric data. Customers can be enrolled in the system by receiving customer information that includes at least a biometric datum, associating the received customer information with a transaction instrument issued to the customers and storing the received customer information and the issued transaction instrument information in a database for future reference.

Abstract: A liquid laundry additive is provided, comprising a cleaning booster polymer having structural units of a monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer; structural units of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer of formula (I) wherein x is an average of 0 to 20, wherein y is an average of 0 to 30 and wherein x+y is at least 1; and, optionally, structural units of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer of formula (II) wherein R1 is independently selected from a —C1-4 alkyl, and wherein R2 is independently selected from H and methyl.

Abstract: A method of suppressing a kitchen fire includes detecting a fire and identifying a location of the fire with a tracking system, aiming a nozzle at the location, and releasing an agent through the nozzle at the location.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring a cheesemaking process, and for identifying certain stages of the process, are disclosed. The system includes a sonic sensor, along with a processor that will receive, from the sonic sensor, a signal that is indicative of a speed of sound in a material that is being processed in the cheesemaking process. The processor will use the speed of sound to identify a cut point in the cheesemaking process. The processor will generate a signal when the cut point is reached. Optionally, before this happens the processor also may use the speed of sound to identify a flocculation point in the cheesemaking process.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a novel method for deploying different virtual networks over several public cloud datacenters for different entities. For each entity, the method (1) identifies a set of public cloud datacenters of one or more public cloud providers to connect a set of machines of the entity, (2) deploys managed forwarding nodes (MFNs) for the entity in the identified set of public cloud datacenters, and then (3) configures the MFNs to implement a virtual network that connects the entity's set of machines across its identified set of public cloud datacenters. In some embodiments, the method identifies the set of public cloud datacenters for an entity by receiving input from the entity's network administrator. In some embodiments, this input specifies the public cloud providers to use and/or the public cloud regions in which the virtual network should be defined. Conjunctively, or alternatively, this input in some embodiments specifies actual public cloud datacenters to use.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, operable on a device in a content delivery network (CDN), wherein the CDN delivers content on behalf of at least one content provider, the device implementing a content delivery (CD) service, the method includes, by the service on the device: receiving a request for a particular resource from a client; determining whether the client includes an optimization support mechanism; when the client includes an optimization support mechanism, providing the client with a first version of the particular resource, optimized, at least in part, for the capabilities of the client in combination with the optimization support mechanism; otherwise providing the client with either (i) an un-optimized version of the particular resource, or (ii) a version of the particular resource optimized, at least in part, for the capabilities of the client without the capabilities of the optimization support mechanism.

Abstract: A ride vehicle control system for a ride vehicle of an attraction includes multiple sensors that are configured to monitor a guest supported by the ride vehicle. The ride vehicle control system also includes an actuator system configured to couple to the ride vehicle. The ride vehicle control system further includes one or more processors that are configured to receive signals from the multiple sensors, wherein the signals are indicative of a position of the guest, a movement of the guest, or both. The one or more processors are also configured to determine an intended movement for the ride vehicle based on the signals and to control the actuator system to adjust a resistance to movement of the ride vehicle to facilitate the intended movement.

Abstract: A multilink power converter with reduced winding voltage is disclosed, as well as various applications. In the disclosed embodiments, multiple primary switch modules have their inputs connected in series while using a single transformer winding connected in parallel to the modules' outputs through voltage blocking capacitors. Medium voltage solid-state transformers are presented, including three-phase power converters. Also presented are embodiments utilizing common mode inductors to equalize the currents of the high voltage modules.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for generating a list of predicted contacts that can be provided to a client device. The predicted contacts can be generated based upon an analysis of user interaction data. The predicted contacts can be made available to a phone application or messaging application on a client device so that contact information can be displayed in response to an incoming call or a message.

Abstract: A membrane removing instrument comprising a surgical blank having a surgical blank distal end and a surgical blank proximal end, the surgical blank configured for being at least partially disposed in a hypodermic tube wherein the surgical blank has dimensions configured for performing ophthalmic surgical procedures, and at least one micro-pick proximate to the surgical blank distal end, the micro-pick being configured to engage and incise an ophthalmic membrane and form a membrane flap.

Abstract: A cover for HVAC conduits and wiring exiting a structure is provided permitting a simplified solution to protect the line set in an aesthetically pleasing manner. A two-part face plate fits around the conduits and wiring. Each face plate includes a partial cone-shaped protruding member that circumscribes the conduits and wiring once installed. The cover also includes a sleeve that fits around the conduits, distal the cone-shaped protruding members in a tight-fitting manner providing further protection. The cover is easily removeable for a service technician to maintain and repair the conduits or wiring in future servicing.