Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for performing an Additive Manufacturing (AM) fabrication process on a powdered material, deposited as a powder bed and forming a substrate. The system makes use of a laser for generating a laser beam, and an optical subsystem. The optical subsystem is configured to receive the laser beam and to generate an optical signal comprised of electromagnetic radiation sufficient to melt or sinter the powdered material. The optical subsystem uses a digitally controlled mask configured to pattern the optical signal as needed to melt select portions of a layer of the powdered material to form a layer of a 3D part. A power supply and at least one processor are also included for generating a plurality of different power density levels selectable based on a specific material composition, absorptivity and diameter of the powder particles, and a known thickness of the powder bed. The powdered material is used to form the 3D part in a sequential layer-by-layer process.

Abstract: An assembly for filtering toilet bowl odors including first and second housings respectively disposed in spaced relation to and in fluid communication with the toilet bowl. A conduit connects interiors of the first and second housings in fluid communication with one another. A fan assembly is mounted within said first housing in fluid communicating relation with the second housing, via the conduit, and is disposed and structured to define a path of fluid flow extending from an inlet of said second housing, through said conduit and a filter assembly, disposed in the first housing and/or second housing, to the exterior of said first housing, concurrent to activation of the fan assembly.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for sending notifications asynchronously over a telephony network. The method and system include receiving a request over a first telephony connection from a first communication device associated with a first user identifying a second communication device associated with a second user, sending one or more response communications over the first telephony connection to the first communication device associated with the first user, disconnecting the first telephony connection with the first communication device of the first user, and sending a notification over a second telephony connection to the second communication device associated with the second user, the notification including information sufficient to allow the second user to identify the first user or the first communication device associated with the first user.

Abstract: A remote control device may be configured to be mounted over the toggle actuator of a light switch and to control a load control device. The remote control device may include a mounting assembly and a control unit that is removably attachable to the mounting assembly. The mounting assembly may include a release tab that is configured to be operated from a locking position in which the control unit is secured to the mounting assembly, to a release position in which the control unit may be detached from the mounting assembly. The mounting assembly may include a clamp that is configured to engage with the toggle actuator of a mechanical switch to which the remote control device is mounted.

Abstract: A load control system may comprise an electrical load control device and/or a computing device. The electrical load control device may control, for example, motorized window treatments (e.g., shades), lighting controls, and/or sensors (e.g., occupancy, radio window, daylight, etc.). For example, a load control device comprising a motorized window treatment may control the position of a covering material in the window treatment. The computing device may comprise a processor and/or a graphical user interface (GUI). The computing device may be a server and/or a user device, such as a wireless user device (e.g., a cellular phone, tablet, or laptop computer). The computing device may be configured to provide graphical representations that may be displayed on a GUI based on load control information.

Abstract: The present application provides a packaged gate drive circuit having a transformer. The transformer which is used to transfer both signals and power from a primary side to a secondary side. The windings of the transformer are formed using a combination of tracks and wirebond wires. The transformer is positioned in a well formed using a first insulating material and covered with a second insulating material.

Abstract: A base station may include one or more processors and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the base station to perform a process. The process may include sending, to a wireless device, a radio resource control (RRC) message comprising at least one packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) configuration parameter indicating Ethernet header compression for a data radio bearer. The method may also include sending, to the wireless device, information associated with the Ethernet header compression. The information may include a source medium access control (MAC) address and a destination MAC address, as well as a header compression index corresponding to the source MAC address and the destination MAC address. The process may further include sending, to the wireless device, a compressed Ethernet packet comprising a packet header being compressed and the corresponding header compression index.

Abstract: Stable injectable compositions comprising glucagon or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof are disclosed, which comprise (a) a therapeutically effective amount of glucagon; (b) at least one pharmaceutically acceptable solvent; (c) at least one stabilizing agent; (d) at least one sugar; and (e) optionally, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient; wherein said injectable solution is stable and ready-to-use, and wherein pH of the said solution ranges from 3.8 to 4.2. Preferably, the composition is provided in a sealed container, e.g., an ampoule, a vial, a pre-filled syringe or an auto-injector. Further, stable injectable solutions are disclosed, which comprise glucagon or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, and which are suitable for subcutaneous, intravenous or intramuscular administration. Methods for manufacturing stable injectable solutions of glucagon are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards method of making a metal-ligand complex, the method including: reacting a (L1)H compound and a base in a primary solvent to make a reaction mixture comprising an intermediate anionic L1 compound in the primary solvent; and reacting the intermediate anionic L1 compound and a L2MX3 complex to make a L1L2MX2 complex, wherein L1 and L2 independently are cyclopentadienyl-type (Cp-type) ligands, M is zirconium or hafnium, and each X is a halide and wherein the intermediate anionic L1 compound is not isolated from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A method for formulating a cleaning composition contains the step of coating a granular absorbent material with a coating agent to produce a coated absorbent material and mixing the coated absorbent material with a sanitation agent, wherein the coated absorbent material absorbs the sanitation agent to form the cleaning composition. The resulting cleaning composition may be used for cleaning up pathogens or hazardous materials. The cleaning composition may also functions as a liquefiable dry cleaning powder for public areas in response to bodily fluid incidents. A coating method of a non-toxic bio static film on a high surface area solid is disclosed.

Abstract: A database system is operable to store a plurality of column values for a first column of a plurality of rows. A query having a query predicate indicating a negation of a condition for the first column based on a first value is executed. A first index element is applied to identify a first proper subset of the plurality of rows having values for the first column meeting the condition based on accessing index data. At least one second index element is applied to identify a second proper subset of the plurality of rows having values for the first column meeting at least one missing data-based condition based on accessing the index data. A set difference between the plurality of rows and a union of the first proper subset and the second proper subset is identified. A query resultant for the query is generated based on the set difference.

Abstract: A seating assembly includes a seatback coupled to a support surface. A seat is movably coupled to the seatback such that the seat is pivotable relative to the seatback. The seat is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. A work surface is movably coupled to an underside of the seat. The work surface is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for media processing. In some examples, an apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry can exchange, with a server device, a plurality of control messages over a control plane channel that uses a first transport protocol. The plurality of control messages belongs to a control plane of a bidirectional protocol for immersive media distribution. The processing circuitry receives, from the server device, a first plurality of data messages over a first data plane channel that uses a second transport protocol. The first plurality of data messages belongs to a data plane of the bidirectional protocol and carries immersive media content. The processing circuitry presents the immersive media content carried by the first plurality of data messages.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods may provide for technology that biases a word line of a block in NAND memory to a first voltage level, biases a source-side select gate and a drain-side select gate of the block to a second voltage level, and issues a discharge erase pulse to bitlines and a source of the block, wherein the discharge erase pulse is issued at a third voltage level, wherein the third voltage level is greater than the first voltage level and the second voltage level, and wherein the third voltage level is less than a fourth voltage level of a standard erase pulse. In one example, the discharge erase pulse injects holes into pillars of the block and bypasses an erase of cells in the pillars of the block.

Abstract: A securement apparatus for a portable electronic device including a body having a panel and a plurality of elastomeric retainers secured to and extending from the panel. Each retainer forming a loop defining an opening, the openings adapted to receive therein a corner of a handheld electronic device. A tether is connected to and extending from the body. A strap is secured to the tether. An attachment device is operably connected to the strap to secure the apparatus to a member.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices implement counters with fault tolerance and power loss protection. Systems include a non-volatile memory device that includes a first counter configured to store a first plurality of data values representing a plurality of count operations, and a second counter configured to store a second plurality of data values representing an initiation and a completion of each erase operation performed on the first counter. Systems also include control circuitry configured to generate a count value based on a current counter value of the first counter, a current counter value of the second counter, and at least one physical parameter of the first counter.

Abstract: An adapter may be used to couple an imaging device, such as a smartphone, to an optical device such as a telescope. The adapter may have an optical device mounting feature that mounts the adapter to the optical device, an imaging device mounting feature that mounts the imaging device to the adapter, and a positioning mechanism that adjustably positions the imaging device mounting feature relative to the optical device mounting feature. The adapter may also have a joint, distinct from the positioning mechanism, configured to move the optical device mounting feature between a stowed (e.g., “folded”) configuration, in which the optical device mounting feature is positioned alongside the imaging device support surface, and a deployed (e.g., “unfolded”) configuration, in which a camera of the imaging device is positionable, using positioning mechanism, in alignment with the optical device mounting feature with the imaging device mounted on the imaging device mounting feature.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes a contactor having a coil operable by a low-voltage control signal to selectively electrically couple a terminal of a high-voltage bus to a charger receiving power from an external source. A programmed controller predicts the time it will take for the contactor to close after receiving a command based on the coil temperature and voltage of the command signal. The controller generates the low-voltage control signal responsive to a difference between bus voltage and charger voltage being less than a first threshold at the predicted closing time of the contactor. The control signal may also depend on the rate of change of the charger voltage being below a second threshold.