Abstract: An inventive light source includes a substrate and a set of multiple light-emitting elements. The substrate is transparent or reflective for visible light. The light-emitting elements are positioned on or within the substrate. Each light-emitting element comprises one or more inorganic microLEDs that are arranged to generate and emit non-visible output light (e.g., infrared light) to propagate out-of-plane relative to a corresponding localized area of the substrate around that light-emitting element. Each light-emitting element of the set being sufficiently small in at least one transverse dimension, and the light-emitting elements occupying a sufficiently small fraction of an areal extent of the set, so as to enable visual observation of a scene through or reflected by the substrate along a sight line that passes through the set of light-emitting elements.

Abstract: Washing devices, systems and methods comprise mitter systems suspended from a support. A first axle is mounted to the support and rotates about a first vertical axis. A pivot arm rotates with the first axle. A second axle is mounted to the pivot arm and is rotatable about a second vertical axis. A planetary gear system has a first gear secured in a horizontal plane to the support and located coaxial with the first axle. The planetary gear comprises a second gear mounted to the second axle and rotating about the second vertical axis. Rotation of the pivot arm causes the second axle and the second gear to be rotated. A frame is mounted to the second axle and a plurality of mitter strips extend downwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A particle detector includes at least one throttling element which defines an aerodynamic aperture. A light source illuminates a region of the aerodynamic aperture at about a focal point of an aerodynamic lens. A detector is configured to receive a light scattered from one or more particles which traverse the aerodynamic aperture. A method for detecting and measuring particles previously deposited on a surface of a semiconductor manufacturing chamber is also described.

Abstract: Dual coil ablation systems are provided. Methods of using the systems to ablate tissue are also provided. The dual coil ablation systems can include a first guide needle and a second guide needle, and the methods can include securing the tissue and guiding the dual coil ablation system into the tissue for the ablation, the securing and the guiding facilitated by the first guide needle and the second guide needle. The dual coil ablation systems can also include a phase-offset between the coils to achieve a significant and surprising enhancement to the energy density provided by the systems, and the uniformity of ablation provided by the methods.

Abstract: A Mass Flow Sensor (MFS) is provided and includes an MFS housing, a mounting structure, having a mounting structure top and a mounting structure bottom, wherein the MFS housing is associated with the mounting structure top, a first sensor leg, wherein the first sensor leg extends away from the mounting structure bottom and includes a first temperature measurement device and a heating element. The MFS further includes a second sensor leg, wherein the second sensor leg extends away from the mounting structure and includes a second temperature measurement device and an airfoil structure, wherein the airfoil structure defines an airfoil cavity and is associated with the mounting structure bottom to contain the first sensor leg and the second sensor leg.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting system is disclosed. The vehicle lighting system may include a display unit configured to operate in a plurality of display modes. The display unit may be mounted on a vehicle rear top portion. The vehicle lighting system may further include a processor that may be configured to obtain trigger event information associated with the display unit. Based on the trigger event information, the processor may select a display mode from the plurality of display modes, and may activate the display unit responsive to the selection.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for managing capacity of an energy storage system. In one implementation, a system includes at least one node configured to generate energy data; at least one processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: extract, using a data storage module, the energy data from the at least one node; ingest, using a data aggregation module, first data from the data storage module; estimate, using a capacity estimation module, a capacity of the at least one node by: importing second data from the data aggregation module; determining at least one input and at least one output configured to modulate a capacity determination; and determining the capacity of the at least one node based on the calculated at least one input and at least one output; and implement a corrective action for the energy storage system based on the estimated capacity.

Abstract: Customized highlight shows for sporting events, entertainment events, and/or the like, having, a narrative component are generated and presented. The events can be sporting events, entertainment events, and/or the like. For example, in the context of sporting events, a determination is made as to what types of sports, teams, leagues, players plays and/or the like are of interest to the user. A customized highlight show is then generated and presented, containing those specific portions of the sporting events that are likely to be of interest, arranged in a manner that is likely to be entertaining and interesting to the user and that presents' cohesive narrative.

Abstract: A battery, such as a traction battery for an electrified vehicle (EV), includes a battery sensor, such as a battery pack sensing module (BPSM), arranged internally within a housing of the battery. The battery further includes one or more battery cell arrays arranged within the housing. Each battery cell array including battery cells and a printed circuit board (PCB) electrically connected with voltage sense leads associated with the battery cells. The battery further includes a primary PCB arranged within the housing and electrically connected to the battery cell array PCBs. The battery sensor is electrically connected to the primary PCB to establish an electrical connection with the battery cell array PCBs whereby the battery sensor can sense the voltages of the battery cells.

Abstract: A base station may generate and transmit a transport stream including a sequence of frames. A frame may include a plurality of partitions, where each partition includes a corresponding set of OFDM symbols. For each partition, the OFDM symbols in that partition may have a corresponding cyclic prefix size and a corresponding FFT size, allowing different partitions to be targeted for different collections of user devices, e.g., user devices having different expected values of maximum delay spread and/or different ranges of mobility. The base station may also dynamically re-configure the sample rate of each frame, allowing further resolution in control of subcarrier spacing. By allowing the cyclic prefixes of different OFDM symbols to have different lengths, it is feasible to construct a frame that confirms to a set payload duration and has arbitrary values of cyclic prefix size per partition and FFT size per partition. The partitions may be multiplexed in time and/or frequency.

Abstract: A system and method are provided herein for communicating with and controlling various devices using visible light communication (VLC). According to one embodiment, a method is provided for extending a communication range of a VLC system comprising a plurality of controlled devices and a remote-control device. Such a method may include, for example, transmitting a communication message from a remote-control device to a first controlled device located within range of the remote-control device, wherein the communication message is transmitted through free space using visible light, and extending the communication range of the VLC system to a second controlled device, which is located outside of the range of the remote-control device, by using the first controlled device to retransmit the communication message through free space using visible light to the second controlled device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for periodically refreshing the MAC-IP bindings in the database based on message exchanges made with the plurality of second network devices under a secondary protocol different than the at least one of an ARP protocol and an ND protocol.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer readable medium embodiments for sensor relative alignment verification. The vehicle system includes a sensor configured to capture range data with a body defining a sensor coordinate frame with three axes. At least three first motion sensors are coupled to the body, each being configured to capture first motion data along a first sensor axis arranged non-orthogonally relative to the first axis and the second axis, wherein the first motion data is indicative of a first rotational degree of freedom about the first axis, and a second rotational degree of freedom about the second axis. At least two second motion sensors are coupled to the body, each being configured to capture second motion data along a second sensor axis arranged non-orthogonally relative to the third axis, wherein the second motion data is indicative of a third rotational degree of freedom about the third axis.

Abstract: As part of a start-up sequence, a controller of a machine causes one or more activation components of a battery of the machine to be enabled, then causes one or more electrical components associated with the battery to be enabled, then causes one or more non-accumulator components of a hydraulic system to be enabled, then causes one or more accumulator components of the hydraulic system to charge, and then causes one or more propulsion components to be enabled. As part of a shut-down sequence, the controller causes the one or more propulsion components to be disabled, then causes the one or more accumulator components of the hydraulic system to bleed, then causes the one or more non-accumulator components of the hydraulic system to be disabled, and then causes the one or more electrical components associated with the battery to be disabled.

Abstract: A first wireless device determines a resource conflict based on a first sidelink control information (SCI) and a second SCI. The first wireless device determines a channel access priority class (CAPC) value, for a transmission of a conflict information indicating the resource conflict, based on one of the first SCI and the second SCI. The first wireless device transmits the conflict information, via a feedback channel, using the CAPC value.

Abstract: A system to generate an estimate on exterior work, the system comprising a measurements database configured to store measurements data of structures, a renderer configured to generate a three-dimensional rendering, and a platform configured to accept a user input comprising identifying information identifying a structure and a worksite corresponding to a selected portion of the identified structure, to forward a query including the identifying information to the measurements database, to receive a data set for the identified structure from the measurements database in response to the query, to parse the received data set for data points relating to the identified worksite, to request a rendering of the worksite from the renderer based on the parsed data points, to receive the rendering from the renderer, and to generate an estimate on exterior work for the worksite based on the parsed data points.

Abstract: A navigable probe system and method of use is provided. The system may include a handle assembly having a locking mechanism enclosed and a stylus, a cannula, and a tracking device extending from the handle assembly. The stylus may include undercuts for receiving pins of the locking mechanism. A cam of the handle assembly may rotate such that in a first position, the pins of the locking mechanism may be engaged with the undercuts and in a second position, the pins of the locking mechanism may be disengaged from the undercuts releasing the stylus from the locking mechanism. The stylus may be slidably engaged with an inner diameter of the cannula. In some arrangements, the handle assembly may include a quick connect system that in a first position attaches the cannula to the handle assembly and in a second position releases the handle assembly and thus stylus from the cannula.

Abstract: A method executed by a computing device includes identifying a contingency-action token (CAT) of an object distributed ledger of a secure exchange that meets minimum CAT requirements. The method further includes determining whether to select the CAT based on an evaluation with regards to an evaluation profile. When selecting the CAT the method further includes producing a selected CAT and determining reassignment information for the selected CAT. The method further includes facilitating taking control of the selected CAT of a blockchain of the object distributed ledger using a securely passing process and updating the selected CAT utilizing the reassignment information for the CAT to produce an updated CAT. The method further includes causing generation of a new block affiliated with the updated CAT via another blockchain of another object distributed ledger using the securely passing process, where the new block includes the updated CAT.

Abstract: In a wireless network, the radio frequency (RF) environment of devices that are part of the network may change, for example, as portable devices are moved by users, or as other objects (which may obstruct or reflect RF signals) move within the environment. As such, systems and methods to extend wireless access range are provided.

Abstract: A wireless device may receive a first message indicating a first transmission configuration indicator (TCI) state for receiving a downlink control channel. After receiving the first message, the wireless device may receive a second message indicating a common TCI state for receiving the downlink control channel and a downlink shared channel. Based on an end of a first application time of the first TCI state being later than an end of a second application time of the common TCI state, the wireless device may receive the downlink control channel using the first TCI state.