Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for synthesizing 5?Capped RNAs wherein the initiating capped oligonucleotide primers have the general form m7Gppp[N2?Ome]n[N]m wherein m7G is N7-methylated guanosine or any guanosine analog, N is any natural, modified or unnatural nucleoside, “n” can be any integer from 0 to 4 and “m” can be an integer from 1 to 9.

Abstract: Methods to predict end of streaming media using a prediction model are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes at least one memory, instructions in the apparatus, and processor circuitry to execute the instructions to generate a prediction model using a mean value of a bandwidth of a transmission of a streaming media to a user device and an amplitude of the streaming media, and identify an end of a streaming media session when an output of the prediction model satisfies a threshold.

Abstract: One or more examples provide a hands-free inductive EV charging system having an inductive mat.

Abstract: One or more examples provide an electric motorbike having a hands-free inductive charging system.

Abstract: A break management system automatically calculates employee break schedules for a large number of employees according to both legal requirements as well as business operating needs. Businesses may enter preference rules regarding the timing of breaks relative to other breaks and relative to other employees and work positions. The break management system provides a user interface with required breaks, suggested break windows, and break timing requirements for each employee and allows a shift leader to manage breaks from the interface.

Abstract: A filtration system includes a variable speed pump having a direct current motor in communication with a source of fluid to be filtered, and a filter assembly having in communication the variable speed pump and with the source of fluid, such that the source of fluid, the variable speed pump and the filter assembly define a kidney-loop filtration circuit in which the fluid is circulated and filtered. A control circuit in communication with the direct current motor varies a voltage supplied to the direct current motor such that the speed of the direct current motor is variable and consequently the flow of fluid through the variable speed pump and through the filter assembly is variable between 0.05 gpm and 0.45 gpm. The direct current motor draws current and produces an output of less than 0.10 hp.

Abstract: One or more examples provide an electric vehicle or a device for use with an electric vehicle, including an electric vehicle charging system and method. At least one example provides an electric vehicle having a solar charging system.

Abstract: A system for implementing a secure boot event includes a system on a chip (SoC). The SoC includes key hashes stored within one-time programmable memory. Each of the key hashes is configured for use with one of a plurality of candidate authentication key sets. The SoC further includes firmware stored within RAM. The firmware includes a secondary bootloader, a plurality of public keys, and corresponding signatures. The public keys and corresponding signatures are configured for use with one of the key sets. The SoC further includes a primary bootloader utilizing fuses stored within the programmable memory. The fuses activate a selected key hash based upon an ecosystem in which the system is to operate. The selected hash and a corresponding public key and signature define an active authentication key set. During the event, the primary bootloader utilizes the active authentication key set to authenticate a downloaded update to the firmware.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing timing information from a R-MACHPHY device to a video core while the R-MACPHY device receives video data from the video core while operating in asynchronous mode. In some embodiments, the R-MACPHY device may alternately and selectively configure its mode of operation to alternate between synchronous mode and asynchronous mode, and provide the timing information to the video core when it switches to asynchronous mode.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for making and using highly sustainable circuit assemblies are disclosed herein. In various aspects, the highly sustainable circuit assembly includes a substrate layer; and a pattern of contact points supported by the substrate layer. The pattern of contact points can be configured to correspond to at least one terminal of an electrical component. The pattern of contact points can include a deformable conductive material. The deformable conductive material can be a non-hazardous, readily reclaimable, readily recyclable material.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, and/or manufacture that is configured to operably manage a flow of storm water that enters a drainage system of a roof and comprises one or more of a retention layer configured to retain storm water, a friction layer configured to delay a peak flow of the storm water into the drainage system, and a detention layer.

Abstract: An an environment monitoring and control system used to monitor public closed room facilities for the detection of a public nuisance or of a gas particle that can be identified as a controlled substance. The system comprises of a detector that has particle sensors, an array of chemical sensors, a motion sensor, a sound sensor, a temperature sensor, and a humidity sensor. The detector has a detector processor that records the signals received from the sensors and it is configured to communicate with either a personal handheld device or a central processing system. The central processing system of the system is configured to interpret the signals received from the detector and to send an alarm to any handheld device connected to the system. The central processing system has a central processor database that it uses to interpret the signals received from the detector.

Abstract: One or more examples provide an electric vehicle or a device for use with an electric vehicle, including an electric vehicle charging system and method.

Abstract: Firearm aiming illuminators have a frame, a light source, a lens assembly associated with the light source, the lens assembly operable to generate a broad illumination field and to project an aiming point on a target, and the lens assembly having an aiming facility adjustably connecting the lens assembly to the frame and operable to adjust the position of the aiming point relative to the frame. The adjustment facility may include a ball and socket mechanism with the ball on the lens assembly and the frame defining a socket. The adjustment facility may include a pair of first and set screws connected to the frame and operably contacting the lens assembly, each set screw associated with a different aiming axis. The set screws may each define a respective rotation axis, and the rotation axes may be parallel to each other.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to support a diffuser segment during removal from and installation into an assembly. The apparatus includes a body having two or more supports and at least two clamp rods. The clamp rods each extend from a first end to a second end. The body defines a pocket extending between the supports on a first side of the clamp rods. An end clamp releasably mates with the second end of each clamp rod. The end clamp has a foot extending into the first side of the clamp rod. A wheel is received within each support. The pocket and the foot of each end clamp releasably retain a diffuser segment and the wheels rotate to allow the diffuser segment to be removed without damaging a surface coating of the diffuser segment.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for lighting a vehicle. A system includes a plurality of lights disposed on a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle configured to turn on and off, change color, and/or change intensity. The system further includes a controller configured to determine a lighting scheme for the plurality of lights, the lighting scheme including a setting for the plurality of lights, the setting including one or more of turning the plurality of lights on or off, setting a color of the plurality of lights, and setting an intensity of the plurality of lights, determine a location in or associated with the VTOL vehicle, wherein the lighting scheme is configured to guide a person to the location, and transmit a signal to the one or more lights to execute the lighting scheme to guide the person to the determined location.

Abstract: An optical coupler in a photonic chip is configured to couple an optical port to an array of optical phase shifters in the chip. An optical amplifier module is optically coupled to a portion of the chip to receive phase shifted optical waves, and is configured to: provide, after propagation of the phase shifted optical waves through different respective gain regions, amplified optical waves that optically interfere with each other starting at an emission plane to form an optical phased array output beam, and provide an arrangement of the gain regions such that (1) at least two phase shifted optical waves propagating through adjacent gain regions have optical path lengths between the optical port and the emission plane that are substantially equal to each other, and (2) a pitch of the gain regions is substantially equal to a pitch of the amplified optical waves at the emission plane.

Abstract: One or more examples provide an electric bike having a hands-free inductive charging system.

Abstract: An integrated circuit package (34, 34?, 34?) may be implemented by stacked first, second, and third integrated circuit dies (40, 50, 60). The first and second dies (40, 50) may be bonded to each other using corresponding inter-die connection structures (74-1, 84-1) at respective interfacial surfaces facing the other die. The second die (50) may also include a metal layer (84-2) for connecting to the third die (60) at its interfacial surface with the first die (40). The metal layer (84-2) may be connected to a corresponding inter-die connection structure (64) on the side of the third die (60) facing the second die (50) through a conductive through-substrate via (84-2) and an additional metal layer (102) in a redistribution layer (96) between the second and third dies (50, 60). The third die (60) may have a different lateral outline than the second die (50).

Abstract: A method of determining remaining charge time in a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) of an electric vehicle (EV) having an auxiliary system includes determining available amount of energy in the RESS when the EV is stationary. The method also includes determining amounts of RESS energy and time required to achieve auxiliary system steady state operation and remaining RESS energy to maintain auxiliary system steady state operation after the steady state is achieved. The method additionally includes determining time left for maintaining the steady state operation based on the amount of remaining RESS energy and RESS power consumption required for maintaining the steady state operation. Furthermore, the method includes determining the remaining RESS charge time based on time to achieve and amount of time left to maintain the steady state operation and triggering a signal indicative of the remaining charge time.