Abstract: A windshield phone mount includes a telescoping arm assembly that brings the mounted cell phone or other personal electronic device within the maximum reach envelope of the driver. A bumper substantially surrounds an arm component in cross section and rests on the dashboard near the rear edge thereof. Living hinges in the bumper allow it to be pried apart and installed on the arm component without tearing. A user may select from a kit of arms for use in assembling the complete mount.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to lamp unit, lamp system and method for mounting the lamp system. The lamp unit includes: a lamp panel having a cavity formed by a light-emitting surface and a back surface, is provided with light-emitting elements and a plurality of electrical contact points that are electrically connected to the light-emitting elements, and a plurality of openings to expose the electrical contact points; and a mounting unit configured to be detachably mounted on a back surface center portion of the back surface and used for mounting the lamp unit on a predetermined position, and the mounting unit is provided with a plurality of connection positions for forming an electrical connection with another lamp unit. By means of the above manner, the operation of mounting a connector on the lamp unit is easier.

Abstract: Various sensors, sensor controllers, and sensing methods are suitable for use in a multi-channel ultrasonic sensor array such as those used in systems for parking assistance, blind spot monitoring, and driver assistance. One illustrative acoustic sensing method includes: driving an acoustic transducer to send acoustic bursts each including an up-chirp in a first frequency band and a down-chirp in a second frequency band; receiving echo signals responsive to the acoustic bursts from the transducer; and using the echo signals to determine a distance or time of flight from the transducer. Another acoustic sensing method includes: driving an acoustic transducer to send acoustic bursts each including a concurrent up-chirp and down-chirp; receiving echo signals responsive to the acoustic bursts from the transducer; and using the echo signals to determine a distance or time of flight from the transducer.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a mobile device that includes a home public land mobile network (HPLMN) identifier and a private home public land mobile network (PHPLMN) identifier. The mobile device prioritizes attaching to a radio access network (RAN) of the PHPLMN. The PHLMN and PHPLMN identifiers may be provided as part of an over-the-air (OTA) update. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes an inductor having an associated arcuate deflector to redirect fluid toward inductor coils to facilitate heat transfer. The inductor may be disposed within a transmission proximate to at least one gear that distributes fluid during rotation to proximate components to provide splash lubrication. The arcuate deflector may redirect splashed fluid from between the inductor and the transmission housing toward the inductor coils. The deflector may be secured to the inductor via terminal connectors that electrically couple the inductor coils to a bus bar connected to a variable voltage converter.

Abstract: A unitary yoke-shaft and an axle assembly having a unitary yoke-shaft. The unitary yoke-shaft includes a shaft and a yoke. The shaft extends along an axis. The yoke extends from the shaft. The yoke is integrally formed with the shaft such that the yoke and the shaft are a unitary one-piece component.

Abstract: A laser activatable polymer composition is provided. The composition contains at least one laser activatable additive and at least one high naphthenic thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer that contains repeating units derived from naphthenic hydroxycarboxylic and/or dicarboxylic acids in an amount of about 10 mol. % or more. The polymer composition exhibits a dielectric constant of about 5 or less as determined at a frequency of 2 GHz.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of producing a gas at a controlled rate, the methods comprising directing air through a layered bed to produce a gas. The layered bed comprises alternating layers of a layer of dry particles comprising a precursor and a layer of dry particles comprising a proton-generating species. The gas is produced at a rate that is controlled by controlling the presence or absence of air flowing though the layered bed, the amount of time the air flows through the layered bed, the total number of layers in the layered bed, the average thickness of each of the layers of dry particles comprising the precursor in the layered bed, the average thickness of each of the layers of dry particles comprising the proton-generating species in the layered bed, the temperature the method is performed at, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention includes saponin-containing compositions, wipes impregnated with these compositions, and related methods. Specifically, the invention includes a cleansing and deodorizing composition that includes a saponin; a deodorizer; cyclodextrin and a solvent. The saponin may be derived from botanical sources, such as, for example, Sapindus mukorossi or trifoliatus. Also included are textiles that are impregnated with the composition of the invention. Such textiles may be, for example, made of biodegradable materials. The invention also includes related methods of use and treatment.

Abstract: A system for integrated consumer interaction via media broadcast, comprising an immediate communication system that communicated with a media provider and a communications system, wherein the consumer submits a request to a content provider for interaction that is then handled by the immediate communication to establish an interaction with a communication system, and a method for providing integrated consumer interaction.

Abstract: Provided are flow batteries that include a fluidic train within a dynamic fluidic network system which fluidic train is convertible between a first state and a second state, the first state the first state placing a main electrolyte source and a dynamic fluidic network, outside the fluidic train and an electrode region, into fluid communication with the electrode region and the second state placing the main electrolyte source and the dynamic fluidic network, outside the fluidic train and the electrode region, into fluid isolation from the electrode region and placing the electrode region into fluid communication with a sampling segment. Also provided are methods of operating flow batteries.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining a risk score reflecting the risk that a police officer may be involved in an adverse event in the future having a computer system preprocessing data to create residual features; the computer system iteratively running models using the collected data and residual features; the computer system identifying the model that best predicts whether a police officer may be involved in an adverse event in the future; and, the computer system generating a risk score by running the model.

Abstract: A modular, electrically chargeable protective barrier that is structured to be coupled to a temporary fence panel is disclosed. The barrier includes a frame comprising multiple side vertical conductive support members and multiple horizontal conductive support members. The frame is electrically chargeable. The barrier includes multiple exposed conductive wires spanning a distance between the side vertical conductive support members. The exposed conductive wires are electrically chargeable, and a charge passes from the wires to the frame. The barrier includes a conductive bracket and a non-conductive bracket.

Abstract: Materials and methods for using polypeptides containing fragments and variants of endostatin to treat fibrosis are described herein.

Abstract: Flexible polyurethane foams having high airflows and excellent viscoelastic properties are made using a polyol mixture that includes a certain liquid polyester, certain ethylene oxide polyols and certain propylene oxide polyols, and a polymeric MDI. When used in applications such as bedding, the high airflows contribute to an improved sense of comfort by the user.

Abstract: An allowed client server, that is authorized to access a resource server over a given port, receives a client request, from a client computing system, to access the resource server. The allowed client server authenticates and authorizes the request, using an authentication and authorization mechanism, and selects a port with which to communicate with the client computing system. The identity of that port is provided to the client computing system, and a port forwarding mechanism forwards traffic between the client computing system and the resource server, through the client-facing port and to the given port on the resource server.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and process of providing social networking purchasing processes. A method includes receiving, from a posting entity and at the social networking entity, a posting or a submission of a text, an image or a video. When the submission is associated with a product within a product catalog of the posting entity, the social networking entity presents in a newsfeed of users or otherwise on the social networking entity, the text, image or video with an associated option to buy. The option to buy might be presented through a messenger application or as the user browses the posting. When there is a correlation between the posting and the product catalog, and when the user makes a purchase of the product, the user is not transitioned away from the social networking entity. Initiating a payment process occurs within the social networking entity.

Abstract: A system for calibrating signals received over a power line within a vehicle includes a signal conditioning circuit that converts the analog input signals into digital input signals. In one embodiment the circuit includes an adjustable gain circuit that outputs an amplifier gain signal establishing an amplifier gain level and an amplifier that outputs amplified signals responsive to the analog input signals and the amplifier gain signal. In another embodiment, the circuit includes a bias circuit that outputs a bias signal establishing a bias level and a comparator that generates the digital input signals responsive to the analog input signals and the bias signal. A controller receives the digital input signals and generates, depending on the embodiment, one or more control signals configured to control the configuration of the amplifier gain signal and amplifier gain level and/or the bias signal and the bias level.

Abstract: The present disclosure enables apparatus and methods for tracking medications and/or product units via smart-packaging concepts. Embodiments include sensors that monitor the state of a blister-card package having an unpatterned lidding film by measuring the impedance of each dispensing region of the lidding film that defines a portion of a blister. In some embodiments, the impedance is measured via a plurality of contact points arranged on opposite sides of each dispensing region, where the contact points are resistively or capacitively coupled with the lidding film. In some embodiments, the impedance map of a measurement region on the blister card is derived via electrical impedance tomography or electrical resistance tomography, where the measurement region includes a plurality of dispensing regions.

Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for generating a list of suggested queries associated with one or more keywords are provided. For example, one or more keywords may be received via a search interface. A plurality of queries associated with the one or more keywords may be determined based upon the one or more keywords and a historical query database. A plurality of relationship scores associated with the plurality of queries may be generated based upon a plurality of search sessions associated with the historical query database. The historical query database may be analyzed to determine a plurality of click rates associated with the plurality of queries. A list of suggested queries may be generated based upon the plurality of relationship scores and the plurality of click rates.