Abstract: Disclosed are systems, apparatuses, and methods for and related to dynamic control of torque and or lateral thrust applied to a load suspended load on a suspension cable to thereby achieve a target orientation or position or to otherwise move with reduced self-induced cyclic motion, with better behavior, and or to respond to changes in the load or disturbance forces.

Abstract: An annular seal system for sealing between a casing hanger and a wellhead housing, the system including an actuator ring having a rigid portion and a flexible portion, and a lockdown ring positioned adjacent the actuator ring. The annular seal system further includes a seal assembly capable of moving between a de-energized position and an energized position, wherein the seal assembly in the de-energized position has a defined a space between the seal assembly and the rigid portion of the actuator ring, wherein the seal assembly in the energized position has the space closed, wherein the rigid portion of the actuator ring is to contact a surface of the casing hanger, wherein the flexible portion of the actuator ring is to push the lockdown ring into engagement with the wellhead, and wherein the flexible portion of the actuator ring adapted is to axially compress to allow positional variation between the lockdown ring and the wellhead housing.

Abstract: A composition and method for removing a metal-containing layer or portion of a layer of a pellicle of an EUV mask are provided. The composition includes water; one or more oxidizing agents; and one or more acids. The method includes forming one or more layers over a silicon substrate with at least one of those layers includes a metal containing layer and removing the metal containing layer by contacting the metal containing layer with the composition of the disclosed and claimed subject matter.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for enhancing memory utilization and throughput of a computing platform in training a deep neural network (DNN). The critical features of the method includes: calculating a memory size for every operation in a computational graph, storing the operations in the computational graph in multiple groups with the operations in each group being executable in parallel and a total memory size less than a memory threshold of a computational device, sequentially selecting a group and updating a prefetched group buffer, and simultaneously executing the group and prefetching data for a group in the prefetched group buffer to the corresponding computational device when the prefetched group buffer is update. Because of group execution and data prefetch, the memory utilization is optimized and the throughput is significantly increased to eliminate issues of out-of-memory and thrashing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for decryption of payloads are disclosed herein. In various embodiments, systems and methods herein are configured for decrypting thousands of transactions per second. Further, in particular embodiments, the systems and methods herein are scalable, such that many thousands of transactions can be processed per second upon replicating particular architectural components.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of generating and processing electronic forms may include: generating and storing a plurality of prompts; receiving a first form request from a first user device; generating a first form including a first set of prompt instances; causing the first form to be displayed on the first user device; receiving a first set of user inputs, each of the first set of user inputs being associated with one or more of the first set of prompt instances; and storing the first set of prompt instances and the first set of user inputs while maintaining the plurality of prompts.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a first dataset including a first feature set, generating a first set of feature values by providing the first dataset to a set of feature primitive stacks, and determining a reduced set of feature values based on the first set of feature values by dimensionally reducing features of the first set of feature values. The method further includes generating an intermediate set of feature values by providing a value of the first dataset and a value of the reduced set of feature values to at least one feature primitive of the set of feature primitive stacks. The method further includes updating the reduced set of feature values by dimensionally reducing features of the intermediate set of feature values and storing a second dataset including features of the intermediate set of feature values in association with the first feature set.

Abstract: Described herein are illustrative embodiments of a computer-implemented system realizing a specific approach to over-the-counter (OTC) trading of financial instruments, which may use an anonymous data collection protocol, multiple discrete phases of trading activity with computerized controls over what parties are permitted to participate in each phase, and/or computerized timers to govern transitions between such phases to overcome or mitigate long-standing disadvantages of conventional oral trading techniques. In contrast to conventional OTC approaches that involve manual, verbal discussions of trades only between pairs of parties, some embodiments described herein include a computer-implemented system for exchanging information regarding potential OTC trades of a financial instrument so as to dynamically form a temporary market between multiple parties for OTC trade of the financial instrument.

Abstract: A device and method for connecting and securing two or more perpendicular braces, angles, brackets, or framework elements. The device provides a solution for situations where conventional fastening methods such as drilling, welding, and/or other similar techniques may be prohibited or impractical. In one embodiment, the device is a U-shaped clamp configured to be employed for a temporary and/or a permanent connection for solar panels and metal frameworks. In another embodiment, the device is further configured to provide electrical connection between the solar panels and the metal frameworks.

Abstract: An element to be used as an anode in a lithium-ion battery comprising a lithiated single crystal porous-silicon layer made on the surface of a p-doped single crystal Si of thickness 25-1000 mm and resistivity of less than 0.01-ohm cm. Successful lithiation is achieved either electrochemically or by direct alloying of lithium metal with the porous-Si with a wide range of porosities. The lithiated silicon anode allows a high cathode loading in a lithium-ion battery resulting in record current densities without the formation of lithium dendrites.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a laptop accessory. The laptop accessory includes a housing including a rechargeable battery therein. The laptop accessory includes a coupling mechanism located on one of the surfaces of the housing. The coupling mechanism is configured to detachably secure the housing to a complementary coupling mechanism of a computing device. The laptop accessory includes a port configured to electrically connect the rechargeable battery to the computing device.

Abstract: A system and method for charging a battery of an electric vehicle. The method includes removing a coolant from the electrical cable that provides energy to the electric vehicle prior to handling of the electrical cable by a user. Removing the coolant from the electrical cable decreases a weight of the cable and increases the flexibility of the cable thereby enabling the user to more easily manipulate the electrical cable to connect the electrical cable to and disconnect the electrical cable from the electric vehicle.

Abstract: An imaging device may include single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs). The single-photon avalanche diodes may be arranged in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional array in a SPAD-based semiconductor device. The SPAD-based semiconductor device may also include a transparent cover glass that is formed over the array of SPADs. Each line of SPADs within the SPAD-based semiconductor device may be covered by a respective light spreading lens. The light spreading lens may be formed as a groove in an upper surface of the transparent cover glass. The light spreading lens may have a uniform cross-section along its length. The light spreading lens may be formed as a convex lens on an upper or lower surface of the transparent cover glass.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a boosting system includes a booster circuit. The booster circuit is configured to receive a direct current (DC) voltage input and to adjust the DC voltage input. The boosting system further includes a current sensing circuit coupled to the booster circuit and a first end of a power cable. The current sensing circuit is configured to measure a current at the first end of the power cable. The boosting system further includes one or more processors coupled to the booster circuit and the current sensing circuit. The one or more processors are configured to adjust an output of the booster circuit when the current sensing circuit indicates that the current at the first end of the power cable exceeds a first threshold. The first threshold is selected at least in part based on one or more safety standards of the power cable.

Abstract: A cartridge includes an air flow passageway defining a first airflow direction, a heating element having a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axis perpendicular to the first airflow direction, and a jacket at least partially surrounding the heating element along the longitudinal axis of the heating element and defining a second airflow direction perpendicular to the first airflow direction.

Abstract: An audio filtering and power extraction apparatus for filtering out audio signal and extracting power from a combined signal and direct-current power line, with an input configured to couple to a combined signal and direct-current power line, a filtering extractor system functionally coupled to the input, a DC sensing switch circuit, and a second order low-pass filter functionally coupled to the DC sensing switch circuit, the second order low-pass filter including, an inductor, a capacitor and resistor in series with each other, and an output functionally coupled to an output of the filtering extractor system and through which output extracted power is provided.

Abstract: The disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for guiding an individual to an electrical power outlet in a vehicle. An example method executed by a processor of an electrical power outlet controller in a vehicle includes determining that an individual is seeking an electrical power outlet provided on the vehicle, selecting a first electrical power outlet from a plurality of electrical power outlets provided on the vehicle, and providing location information of the first electrical power outlet. The location information may be provided in various forms such as in the form of an audio signal (a beeping sound produced by a beeper, for example), a visual indication (a light source illuminating the electrical power outlet, for example) an audible instruction (navigation assistance provided via a speaker, for example), a graphical indication (navigation assistance via a personal device), and/or a text message (navigation assistance via a personal device).

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a fluidization promoter useful for dehydrogenation includes from 0.1 wt. % to 10 wt. % gallium, from 5 ppm to 500 ppm platinum, less than 5 wt. % alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, and a support material. A median particle size of the fluidization promoter is from 20 ?m to 50 ?m. Catalyst systems useful for dehydrogenation and methods for producing olefins using the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory system comprises a plurality of non-volatile memory cells divided into three or more tiers. The memory cells can be programmed, erased and read. In order to achieve uniform erase speed for the three or more tiers, the erase process comprises applying a larger voltage bias to control gates of non-volatile memory cells in the outer tiers than the voltage bias applied to control gates of non-volatile memory cells in one or more inner tiers.

Abstract: A covering for reinforcing a base layer of a nuclear fuel cladding is provided. The covering comprises a first layer configured to cover a first portion of the outer surface of the base layer of the nuclear fuel cladding, a second layer surrounding the first layer and the base layer and a third layer surrounding the second layer. The first layer comprises a fiber based material, the second layer comprises an interfacing material and the third layer comprises Chromium. A reinforced cladding for nuclear fuel and a method for producing a reinforced nuclear fuel cladding are also provided.