Abstract: A high-power multiplexer/demultiplexer (“mux/demux”) and a three-dimensional (“3D”) printed phase mask are provided for hollow-core optical fiber applications. The high-power mux/demux includes hollow core optical fiber interfaces configured to couple with free-space optical fiber cables, a diffraction grating, a 3D printed phase mask, and a set of lenses. The diffraction grating is configured, based on different wavelengths, either to at least diffract each optical signal of a plurality of optical signals having different wavelengths into two or more optical signals or to at least diffract a single optical signal having multiple wavelengths into a plurality of optical signals. The phase mask includes reflective features configured to reflect optical signals at different optical path lengths to provide reflected optical signals with different phases. The set of lenses is configured to collimate optical signals onto or from the diffraction grating or to focus optical signals onto or from the phase mask.

Abstract: A method for generating representative Key:Value pairs of cyber event or cyber asset behavior and de-duplicating multiple alerts associated with a cyber event or cyber asset behavior. The Key:Value pairs comprise a hash value representative of the cyber event or cyber asset behavior and an asset identifier. The Key:Value pairs provides a security operations center a queryable identifier to easily track the behavior of an asset and determine the number of cyber event observations in a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A microscope can be focused to capture sharp images of different portions of a slide including a tissue sample. A focal position of the microscope objective to capture a sharp image for a portion of the slide can be determined based on multiple tissue autofluorescence images pre-captured corresponding to different focal positions. The pre-captured tissue autofluorescence images can be divided into multiple columns of image patches. The focal position for the portion of the slide can be determined based on sharpness metrics of the multiple columns of image patches.

Abstract: A slew rate controllable system for powering an electric machine. The system may include a plurality of power switches operable for converting a direct current (DC) input into an alternating current (AC) output suitable for electrically powering the electric machine. The system may include a gate drive system operable for controlling a slew rate associated with transitioning the switches between opened and closed states.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, from a client device, an original user request to retrieve media content from a server, determining one or more media formats supported by the client device, identifying a formatted media content corresponding to a media format of the one or more media formats supported by the client device, generating a modified user request based on augmenting the original user request to include the formatted media content, and receiving, from the server, a response to the modified user request. In response to determining the response includes an error, the original user request is reconstructed, media content is retrieved from the media server using the reconstructed original user request, the retrieved media content is converted to one of the media formats supported by the client device, and the converted media content is sent to the client device.

Abstract: In an example of the present disclosure, a first authentication module acquires first authentication data in which first authentication information generated based on first identification information specific to the first authentication module and second identification information specific to a second authentication module and second authentication information generated based on the first authentication information, the first identification information and the second identification information are associated with each other. The second authentication module acquires second authentication data having the same configuration as the first authentication data.

Abstract: A method for modifying argyrodite-type material. The argyrodite-type material is exposed to a fluorine precursor. The argyrodite-type material may have a carbonate coating that has formed, such as due to exposure to air, with such carbonate coating at least partially removed by exposure to the fluorine precursor. The argyrodite-type material may further be doped by fluorine after exposure to the precursor. Further, the argyrodite-type material may have a capping layer formed thereon.

Abstract: A method may include disposing an array of at least two sensors responsive to pressure perturbations within the process fluid along at least a portion of the length of a conduit and determining a first speed of sound of the process fluid associated with a first frequency range utilizing an output of the array of sensors. The method may include determining a second speed of sound of the process fluid associated with a second frequency range, where the second frequency range is at or above of a first acoustic cross mode frequency where the second frequency range is higher than the first frequency range and is lower than a bubble resonant frequency. Also, the method may include determining the parameter of the process fluid utilizing the first speed of sound of the process fluid and the second speed of sound of the process fluid in an optimization model.

Abstract: A system for autonomously managing an experimental study using real-world data. The system includes a processor that is configured to generate or receive an adaptive trial protocol defining participant criteria, one or more interventions, one or more outcomes, and respective durations. The processor is configured to facilitate recruitment of one or more participants via one or more digital channels based on assessment of eligibility against the participant criteria. The processor is configured to continuously analyze the real-world data associated with the one or more participants for one or more of adaptive trial adjustments, anomaly detection, and outcome generation.

Abstract: Systems and processes for converting waste plastics and other waste materials to useful end products. The systems integrate a plastics pyrolysis reactor and a liquid phase thermal cracking reactor to advantageously process the waste plastics to form various hydrocarbon products.

Abstract: An adjustable length strut includes two joints, a threaded rod extending between the joints, and a tube adapted to receive the threaded rod. An actuation mechanism with gear teeth extending radially outward of the strut axis is rotatably fixed to the threaded rod. A protrusion may be coupled to an end of the threaded rod by a rotatable collar, with the protrusion extending through a slot in the tube to mark the length of the strut. A modular attachment member may be adapted to be couple to the first joint and include a worm gear adapted to engage gear teeth of the actuation mechanism. The modular attachment member may include a radiofrequency identity tag mechanism adapted to be read by a tag reader of a tool, the tool adapted to couple to the attachment member to rotate the worm gear to increase or decrease the effective length of the strut.

Abstract: An integrated circuit is described. This integrated circuit may include multiple stages. At a given time, the integrated circuit may be configured to use one or more of the stages in the processing of received signals associated with measurements in an environment. For example, a control circuit or control logic in the integrated circuit may configure the use of one or more of the stages in the integrated circuit. A first stage in the stages may perform coherent interference mitigation by correcting the received signals for a predicted complex signal associated with a spurious source. Moreover, a second stage in the stages may perform equalization of the received signals based at least in part on a target criterion. Furthermore, a third stage in the stages may combine different received signals (such as received signals associated with different measurements) and may detect one or more peaks in the received signals.

Abstract: Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer operated Insect Production Superstructure Systems (IPSS) may be used to produce insects for human and animal consumption, and for the extraction and use of lipids for applications involving medicine, nanotechnology, consumer products, and chemical production with minimal water, feedstock, and environmental impact. An IPSS may comprise modules including feedstock mixing, feedstock splitting, insect feeding, insect breeding, insect collection, insect grinding, pathogen removal, multifunctional flour mixing, and lipid extraction. An IPSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules.

Abstract: A particulate matter separation system includes a particulate matter collection container defining a lower chamber; a particulate matter separator inside of a housing defining an upper chamber; and a bag assembly attachable to the collection container and the housing, the bag assembly comprising a body having a pressure equalization system structured as a labyrinth of channels internal to the body, the labyrinth communicating with one or more openings in the lower chamber and one or more openings in the upper chamber.

Abstract: A vehicle door including a trim panel located on an interior side of the door and a holder assembly coupled to the door trim panel including a ring provided on the trim panel and a rotatable hook pivotally coupled to the ring and rotatable between a stowed position within the ring and an outwardly deployed position to support an object such as a mobility assist device.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a topical pests control application system (PCAS). In an illustrative example, the PCAS includes a foam generation unit (FGU) receiving a mixture of an active ingredient and a solvent (e.g., water). For example, the FGU may generate a pest controlling foam at a foam generating orifice having an input aperture and an output aperture. For example, the FGU may generate a mixture of the active ingredient and the solvent. For example, the input aperture and the output aperture may be selected as a function of a hose length connected to the PCAS, the active ingredient, the input flow rate, and a predetermined pressure drop between the input aperture and the output aperture. Various embodiments may advantageously generate the pest controlling foam with a minimum dwell time of at least 5 minutes posterior to application on a surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising computer code configured to cause a processor or processors to obtain video data comprising at least one coded picture; identify, by a decoder, at least one first supplementary information enhancement (SEI) message, the at least one first SEI message indicating variables specifying a type payloadType and a size payloadSize of a payload of the at least one SEI message and specified in bytes; and decode, by the decoder, the video data based on the first SEI message.

Abstract: An automated system includes transducers, at least one computing device, and at least one automated apparatus. The transducer(s) is/are driven and sensed using drive-sense circuit(s). A drives and senses drive and sense a transducer via a single line, generates a digital signal representative of a sensed analog feature to which the transducer is exposed, and transmits the digital signal to the computing device. The computing device receives digital signals from at least some of drive-sense circuits and process them in accordance with the automation process to produce an automated process command. The automated apparatus executes a portion of an automated process based on the automated process command.

Abstract: A method for capturing trapped powder from a part during an additive manufacturing process, the method comprising defining parameters for a part, the part defining an interior passageway defined by interior sidewalls, defining parameters for a powder removal cap, the powder removal cap comprising a body portion and a thin radial membrane connected to the interior sidewalls of the part, simultaneously creating the part and the powder removal cap via additive manufacturing, wherein the powder removal cap is created within the interior passageway and, upon completion of the creation of the part and the powder removal cap, the powder removal cap traps excess powder within the interior passageway, removing the powder removal cap from the interior passageway by breaking the radial membrane from the interior sidewalls to permit access to the interior passageway, and capturing the excess powder within the interior passageway.

Abstract: A ring includes a housing. The housing can include an inner surface configured to contact a finger of a user when the housing is worn by the user. The housing also can include a first power source configured to be wirelessly charged by a second power source that is removably coupled to the housing. The housing further can include a component configure to draw energy from the first power source. The component can perform one or more of: sensing an activity of the user wearing the housing or sending data to a communication device. Other embodiments are disclosed.