Abstract: A method of determining the position of a vehicle includes generating a vehicle-based point cloud of objects in proximity to the vehicle, referenced to a vehicle-based coordinate system. The method also includes receiving an infrastructure-based point cloud, referenced to a global coordinate system, of objects detected by a camera mounted at a fixed location external to the vehicle, and registering the vehicle-based point cloud with the infrastructure-based point cloud to determine the vehicle position in the global coordinate system.

Abstract: Techniques for repairing a network failure in a Passive Optical Network (PON) include establishing a communication session with an optical network terminal (ONT) in a PON via a short-range communication link. In response to establishing the communication session, the techniques include receiving diagnostic information related to a network failure corresponding to the ONT, and presenting the diagnostic information to a user for the user to repair the ONT based on the received diagnostic information.

Abstract: A non-water-activatable cast has one or more layers of sheet-like material which create a combined flexibility, stiffness, or rigidity so that the cast may be manually positioned in substantial contact with a lower extremity to be received within the cast. As such, the cast is not only readily deployable by a patient, but has predetermined flexibility located and selected to control ankle movement within a therapeutically appropriate range, whether used by itself or in association with a related orthosis, such as a CAM walker. In certain applications, the cast likewise offloads or otherwise redistributes force by virtue of the rigidity of the plantar impact surface on such cast and the rigidity of other cast portions.

Abstract: An audio player device for a pair of goggles having two eye shields. The audio player device includes an elastomeric strap configured for being coupled with each of the eye shields of the pair of googles and for being expanded around a wearer's head to secure and position the pair of goggles to the wearer. The device further includes an antenna integrated with at least a portion of the elastomeric strap. The antenna is configured to stretch upon expansion of the elastomeric strap, and to receive radio frequency (RF) signals. The device further includes an audio player device attached with the elastomeric strap and connected to the antenna to receive and play the RF signals.

Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses are described that facilitate ambient computing using a radar system. Compared to other smart devices that rely on a physical user interface, a smart device with a radar system can support ambient computing by providing an eye-free interaction and less cognitively demanding gesture-based user interface. The radar system can be designed to address a variety of challenges associated with ambient computing, including power consumption, environmental variations, background noise, size, and user privacy. The radar system uses an ambient-computing machine-learned module to quickly recognize gestures performed by a user up to at least two meters away. The ambient-computing machine-learned module is trained to filter background noise and have a sufficiently low false positive rate to enhance the user experience.

Abstract: A device, system, and method are provided. In one example, a method for polling for server events is described that includes storing, on a server, a list of events. The method also includes polling, by a client, the server for the list of events. The method includes receiving the list of events stored on the server. The method further includes broadcasting each event in the list of events received to an associated component; and requesting, by each component that receives at least one associated event, component related event data for each associated event.

Abstract: A system and method is presented for product substantiation and promotion redemption. A purchased product list is transmitted from a retail store system to a promotion analysis server along with a user identifier. The promotion analysis server identifies promotions available to the user, and then considers whether the benefits under the promotions are still available to the user. Discounts for available promotions related to the purchased product list are calculated and transmitted to the retail store system for deduction from the transactions. A promotion product filter can be provided that filters the purchased product list before transmittal. The promotion product filter can include promotions from a plurality of programs. SNAP and Enhanced SNAP benefits can be provided along with the discount benefits.

Abstract: Provided herein is a technology for an Autonomous Vehicle Cloud System (AVCS). This AVCS provides sensing, data fusion, prediction, decision-making, and/or control instructions for specific vehicles at a microscopic level based on data from one or more of other vehicles, roadside unit (RSU), cloud-based platform, and traffic control center/traffic control unit (TCC/TCU). Specifically, the AVs can be effectively and efficiently operated and controlled by the AVCS. The AVCS provides individual vehicles with detailed time-sensitive control instructions for fulfilling driving tasks, including car following, lane changing, route guidance, and other related information. The AVCS is configured to predict individual vehicle behavior and provide planning and decision-making at a microscopic level. In addition, the AVCS is configured to provide one or more of virtual traffic light management, travel demand assignment, traffic state estimation, and platoon control.

Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms described herein relate to generating a unified playlist for media content originating from different content providers. According to various embodiments, a connection request from a media aggregation system is sent to an over-the-top (OTT) content service provider. A connection is established between the media aggregation system and the OTT content service provider. A connection is also established between the media aggregation system and a cable/satellite/terrestrial (CST) content service provider. Program information from the OTT content service provider and program information associated with the CST content service provider are combined to generate a unified playlist at the media aggregation system.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for beam failure recovery in wireless communications. A plurality of candidate beams may be selected for beam failure recovery. After sending a first signal associated with a first candidate beam for beam failure recovery, the wireless device may send a second signal associated with a second candidate beam for beam failure recovery.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an RFID device includes an RFID assembly that includes an RFID antenna and an RFID chip electrically coupled to the RFID antenna, the RFID assembly having a first side and a second side. The RFID device may further include a first layer including a visual element and having a first side and a second side, the first side of the first layer contacting a first side of the RFID assembly. The RFID device may further include a second layer having a first side and a second side, the first side of the second layer contacting at least one of the first visual element and the RFID assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure enable system(s) and method(s) for creating and deploying an electronic skill-based activity, including implementing a matchup tool to determine a projected performance score for participants in real-world events based at least in part on historical performance data of each participant. The matchup tool creates suggested matchups for inclusion in a skill-based game by selecting, for each suggested matchup, at least two components, formed from one or more participants, expected to produce substantially similar scores in the skill-based game based on the projected performance score of each participant. The matchup tool renders for display to a game operator the suggested matchups to enable the game operator to interactively select suggested matchups for inclusion within the skill-based game.

Abstract: A blended expander formula for use in the preparation of lead acid battery electrodes is disclosed. The mixture comprises fine particle barium sulfate, a first oxylignin, a second oxylignin, and a carbonaceous material. A method, a negative paste, and a negative electrode including the blended expander mixture are also disclosed. A lead-acid absorbent glass mat battery is further disclosed.

Abstract: An alkaline electrochemical cell includes a cathode; a gelled anode having an anode active material and an electrolyte; and a separator disposed between the cathode and the anode; wherein the separator includes a non-conductive, porous material having a mean pore size of about 1 micron to about 5 microns, a maximum pore size of about 19 microns, and an air permeability of about 0.5 cc/cm2/s to about 3.8 cc/cm2/s at 125 Pa.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a table tennis table. Compared with the existing design, according to the present disclosure, a whole table tennis table is divided into two table tennis table boards, and each table tennis table board can be folded into two plates. On one hand, the table board can be folded, which is convenient to transport. On the other hand, because of the setting of first articulation pieces, second articulation pieces, third articulation pieces, and fourth articulation pieces, the table board can be supported directly by folding and connection relationship without special installation of the supporting feet and the fixing feet. For each table tennis table board, a consumer only needs to rotate two fixing screws to use the table tennis table, which is more convenient and simpler than the traditional way to install the table legs.

Abstract: Default trailer model data stored in a memory device of a braking control apparatus is used to generate a default trailer braking signal for activating brakes on a default towed vehicle. An application trailer braking model different than the default trailer braking model is determined based on application trailer configuration data alone or in combination with the default trailer braking model. The application trailer configuration data is representative of an application value of an equipment parameter of the towed vehicle. Compensated trailer braking control data is determined by applying primal trailer braking control data representative of a primal trailer braking control signal to the determined application trailer braking model, and an output circuit generates a compensated trailer braking control signal for delivery to a modulator valve that is responsive to the compensated trailer braking control signal to activate brakes on the towed vehicle.

Abstract: A method and related system for generating and presenting queries is disclosed. The method includes selecting a first context based on a set of inputs including a first query and determining a match between the first context and a stored context associated with a schema. The method further includes generating a second query based on the set of inputs with a first language model in response to the determination of the match and identifying an indicated portion of the second query by providing, as a second input, the second query to a second language model. The method also includes generating data, the data including an issue indicator of the second query based on the indicated portion; and sending the data to the client device.