Abstract: In aspects of converting stereo audio content to mono audio content based on earphone usage, a mobile device identifies a first earphone of a pair of earphones connected to the electronic device, the pair of earphones including the first earphone and a second earphone, converts stereo audio content to mono audio content in response to a detection that the first earphone is used by a first user and that the second earphone is not used by the first user, and transmits the mono audio content to the first earphone.

Abstract: A nicotine e-vaping device may include a nicotine pod assembly and a device body defining a through hole configured to receive the nicotine pod assembly. The nicotine pod assembly is configured to hold a nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The through hole of the device body includes at least sidewall that is configured to deflect during an insertion of the nicotine pod assembly. One or more sidewalls of the through hole may include at least one protrusion configured to engage with corresponding recesses of the nicotine pod assembly so as to retain the nicotine pod assembly within the through hole of the device body.

Abstract: A bead delivery disk, system and method of delivering flavor beads to a tobacco rod or tow including a bead source, a bead delivery disk in communication with the bead source, including a central disk portion having front and back sides and a first central thickness, an inner annular rim around the central disk portion, the inner annular rim having a second thickness less than said first thickness, a series of pockets spaced around the inner annular rim and multiple vacuum transmission apertures located on one side of the disk, each aperture communicating with at least one of the pockets.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle comprises a WiFi station, data processing hardware including, and memory hardware in communication with the data processing hardware, the memory hardware storing instructions that when executed on the data processing hardware cause the data processing hardware to perform operations comprising detecting an access point, establishing a link between the access point and the WiFi station, obtaining recent yaw rate data of the vehicle, obtaining recent speed data of the vehicle, obtaining recent acceleration data of the vehicle, obtaining recent mobility pattern data of the vehicle based on geolocation data and map data, and determining optimal physical (PHY) parameters corresponding to highest data rate based on at least one of the recent yaw rate data, the recent speed data, the recent acceleration data, or the recent mobility pattern data.

Abstract: A hybrid electro-pressure driven method for the recovery, purification, and concentration of lithium salts is described. A fractionating electrodialysis stack equipped with selective ion exchange membranes is used to separate a lithium containing brine into a monovalent enriched fraction and a divalent enriched fraction. The monovalent enriched fraction is further processed to remove remaining impurities by use of pressure driven nanofiltration. An optional concentrating electrodialysis device may further concentrate the monovalent enriched fraction in lithium content. The method may be combined with a subsequent solvent extraction and electrolysis step to produce lithium hydroxide, a Li+ selective sorbent step for producing purified lithium chloride, or a Li+ selective sorbent and precipitative step to produce lithium carbonate.

Abstract: Described are embodiments of an apparatus that include and/or consist of a drinking vessel with a lockable flip top lid and handle. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a container and a lid, where the lid includes a spill-proof drinking spout that can be covered by a drinking spout cover. When the drinking spout cover is in its covering position, it can be locked or unlocked. The apparatus may also include a rotatable handle for more easily carrying the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus can comprise a base mount, a linkage frame, a first linkage arm, and a second linkage arm. The linkage frame can include a first end and a second end; the first end of the linkage frame can be coupled to the base mount; and the linkage frame can include a cam plate positioned between the first end and the second end. The first linkage arm can include a first end and a second end; the second end of the first linkage arm can be rotatably coupled to the second end of the linkage frame; and the first linkage arm can include a cavity. The second linkage arm can include a first end and a second end; the second end of the second linkage arm can be coupled to the first linkage arm; and the second linkage arm can be positioned in the cavity of the first linkage arm. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A saddle clamp assembly includes a lower cradle, an upper cradle supported by the lower cradle, and a left pivot block and a right pivot block each independently, rotatably coupled with the lower cradle, the left pivot block and the upper cradle, and the right pivot block and the upper cradle to secure a left saddle rail and a right saddle rail, respectively, of a saddle for a bicycle therebetween.

Abstract: Some aspects of the disclosure provide a method of video decoding. The method includes: receiving a bitstream that comprises coded information of one or more pictures; generating, according to the bitstream, at least a to-be-filtered sample, and input samples for filtering the to-be-filtered sample in an in-loop filter, the in-loop filter using a Wiener-based filter with an adaptive filter shape; determining a modified filter shape for the Wiener-based filter, the modified filter shape being adapted according to a relationship between the to-be-filtered sample and the input samples; and applying the Wiener-based filter with the modified filter shape on the input samples to generate a filtered output of the to-be-filtered sample.

Abstract: Aspects relate to apparatus and methods for autonomously controlling electric vehicles for charging. Apparatus includes a processor configured to receive a map of a location, communicate with a plurality of vehicles at the location, and communicate charging data to a user. Communicating with the plurality of vehicles includes receiving status data from the vehicles, transmitting a waypath to the vehicles, and directing the vehicles to a designated spot for charging. A user may manually charge the vehicles at the designated spot.

Abstract: Automated computer-implemented methods and systems for automated detection and termination of idle objects executing in a cloud infrastructure. The methods and systems learn rules from previous instances in which the object was terminated based on log messages associated with the previous instances. The rules are used to perform real time detection of idle instances of the object and, in response, terminate the object.

Abstract: A shoe insole includes an insole padding having a bottom surface and a top surface. The insole padding is comprised of vertically oriented non-woven fibers. The non-woven fibers that comprise the insole padding are generally vertically oriented relative to the bottom surface and the top surface of the insole padding.

Abstract: A test device to test a Rogowski coil and an associated protection device connected to the coil via conductors. The test device includes means to generate at least one test voltage, transformation means to transform the test voltage into a voltage representative of a secondary signal generated by the Rogowski coil, the transformation means including output terminals for connection to conductors, and means to process an output voltage of the coil.

Abstract: A control device may be configured to form a network at a unique coordinated startup time. The control device may identify a role assigned to the control device in a previously-formed network that the control device was attached to. The control device may determine a unique coordinated startup time for the control device based on the role assigned to the control device in the previously-formed network. The control device may initiate a network formation procedure at the unique coordinated startup time for the device. For example, the network formation procedure may cause the control device to attach to another control device in the network. The network formation procedure is configured to enable the control device to assume the role assigned to the control device in the previously-formed network in the new network.

Abstract: A grommet for a wiring hole comprising an extendable body that is configured in a first sized ring and extendable into a second sized ring larger than the first sized ring, a lip extending around the extendable body and configured to engage a wiring hole for passing one or more wires, and one or more snap locks for locking the extendable body in the extended configuration disposed within the wiring hole on a vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for analyzing connections between a first enterprise and a second enterprise includes retrieving connection data related to connections between the first enterprise and the second enterprise from a plurality of data sources and utilizing a connection graph generating engine to generate a connection graph for the connections between the first enterprise and the second enterprise, where the connection graph is generated based on the retrieved connection data. The connection graph is provided as an input to a trained machine-learning (ML) model to identify connection patterns in the connections between the first enterprise and the second enterprise and recommendations are generated using a second trained ML model based on the identified connection patterns and based on at least one of a context of the first enterprise or the second enterprise. The recommendations are provided for display to a user.

Abstract: The crossbow includes a center rail, and a first flexible limb and a second flexible limb coupled with the center rail. The crossbow includes a first cam and a second cam rotatably coupled with the first flexible limb and the second flexible limb, respectively. The crossbow includes a draw string coupled with first cam and the second cam. The first cam and the second cam include a power cable take-up journal. The crossbow includes a first power cable with a first end portion configured to wind about a first cam axis and second end portion configured to unwind about a second cam axis. The crossbow includes a second power cable with a first end portion configured to wind about the second cam axis and a second end portion of configured to unwind about the first axis.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a multi-variant control system for an industrial facility. In one form of a method, a processor monitors a behavior of a distributed control system with respect to at least a set of uncontrolled variables, a set of controlled variables, and a set of monitored variables; trains a model based on the monitored behavior utilizing at least one of artificial intelligence or machine learning; and identifies, based on the model, a subset of controlled variables for optimization. Further, the processor monitors a behavior of the industrial facility without the use of the distributed control system; optimizes, based on the monitored behavior, the subset of controlled variables to obtain a target result and restrict variation of values of the set of monitored values; and executes a control system for the industrial facility based on the optimization of the subset of controlled variables.

Abstract: The insert includes a base with an upper brim, the base including a first depression extending from a first flat major surface of the upper brim, the first depression including a floor with walls that define a first cavity, the walls including a first pair of opposing walls and a second pair of opposing walls, the first pair of opposing walls taper towards each other along a longitudinal length of the first depression from a first end to a second end of the first depression, and a lid connected to the upper brim, the lid covering the first cavity.

Abstract: A catalyst for selective hexane and/or butene formation from ethylene. The catalyst is formed by grafting Cr or Mn to an inorganic support. The grafted metal site is reduced, forming a catalyst that is selective for selective trimerization of ethylene to hexene and/or butene.