Abstract: A wireless device may receive configuration parameters of an unlicensed cell for uplink transmissions of data of logical channels. Each of the logical channels may be associated with a logical channel priority and a quality of service indicator. The wireless device may receive an uplink grant, for the unlicensed cell, indicating uplink resources and a type of listen-before-talk (LBT). The wireless device may allocate first uplink resources of the uplink resources for first data of a first logical channel, of the logical channels, with a first LBT priority number corresponding to a first quality of service indicator for the first logical channel. The wireless device may allocate remaining uplink resources of the uplink resources for second data of a second logical channel, of the logical channels, with a second LBT priority number lower than the first LBT priority number. The wireless device may perform an LBT procedure based on the type of LBT.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a trocar assembly having a proximal end and a distal end comprises an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member. The inner tubular member is formed with an opening at the proximal end and an opening at the distal end, the openings adapted to provide access for one or more surgical instruments during a surgical procedure. The outer tubular member is disposed about the inner tubular member, the outer tubular member being partitioned into at least a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein: the inner tubular member is separated from the outer tubular member by an inner wall; the first chamber is separated from the second chamber; and the first chamber and the second chamber are defined by the inner wall and an outer wall of the outer tubular member.

Abstract: An axle assembly includes a connection assembly having a stationary portion and a rotary portion. The stationary portion is configured to couple to an inlet airflow assembly configured to be non-movably coupled to a beam housing, the rotary portion is configured to couple to an outlet airflow assembly configured to be non-movably coupled to a steering knuckle, the stationary portion forms a cavity configured to facilitate flow of pressurized air from the inlet airflow assembly to the rotary portion, and the rotary portion forms an airflow path configured to facilitate flow of the pressurized air from the cavity to the outlet airflow assembly.

Abstract: An interactive video distribution system and video player are described. A client server arrangement may be used for providing a video player and video content to a client device. The video player may display navigation images enabling navigation to specific portions of the video content by activating a corresponding navigation image. The video player may also enable the sharing of a segment of the video with other video players, enabling the video players to play the streamed segment of the video without having to play the entire video, thereby reducing network bandwidth usage. The video player may be embeddable. The server may associate searchable tags with respective video segments.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for transcribing and performing analysis on patient data are disclosed. Data is collected from one or more medical professionals as well as sensors and imaging devices positioned on or oriented towards a patient. An analysis is performed on the patient data and the data is presented to a medical professional via a verbal interface in a conversational manner, allowing the medical professional to provide additional data such as observations or instructions which may be used for further analysis or to perform actions related to the patient's care.

Abstract: Polymeric membranes are modified via SIS to promote membrane resilience, prolong membrane lifetime, and mitigate fouling. Modified membranes include an inorganic material within an outer portion of the modified membrane and a polymeric core that remains unmodified by the inorganic material. The polymer may be removed leaving an inorganic material patterned from an initial unmodified polymeric membrane.

Abstract: An optical power meter unit includes a transmitting/receiving port configured to connect to a fiber under test. The optical power meter unit also includes a light source and an optical power meter. The optical power meter unit further includes an optical fiber extending between the transmitting/receiving port and the optical power meter. The optical fiber has a core size greater than a core size of the fiber under test.

Abstract: A support for an exhaust stack comprises a first bracket including a first base joining a first extension and a second extension, the first base being fixed to the vehicle, and a second bracket including a second base joining a third extension and a fourth extension, the second base being fixed to the exhaust stack. A member is disposed between the first base and the second base. The member has a first end and a second end. A first fastener is accepted by the first end and extends between the first extension and the second extension. A second fastener is accepted by the second end and extends between the third extension and the fourth extension.

Abstract: Natural language grammars interpret expressions at the conversational human-machine interfaces of devices. Under conditions favoring engagement, as specified in a unit of conversational code, the device initiates a discussion using one or more of TTS, images, video, audio, and animation depending on the device capabilities of screen and audio output. Conversational code units specify conditions based on conversation state, mood, and privacy. Grammars provide intents that cause calls to system functions. Units can provide scripts for guiding the conversation. The device, or supporting server system, can provide feedback to creators of the conversational code units for analysis and machine learning.

Abstract: The memory device includes a plurality of memory cell that arranged in an array, which includes a plurality of channels that are in electrical communication with a source line. The memory device also includes a controller that is configured to erase the memory cells in at least one erase pulse. During the at least one erase pulse, the controller is configured to drive the source line to an elevated voltage that is equal to an erase voltage Vera plus a kick voltage V_kick for a duration t_kick. The controller is then configured to reduce the voltage of the source line to the erase voltage Vera such that a voltage of the channel remains elevated during the entire erase pulse, including after the voltage of the source line has been reduced to the erase voltage Vera.

Abstract: An energy system for a vehicle system having a plurality of motors that may include a first power supply assembly that may also include a first battery assembly of a plurality of battery assemblies. The first power supply assembly also may include a first bus coupled to a first motor of the plurality of motors and coupled to the first battery assembly. A second power supply assembly may also be provided that includes a second battery assembly of the plurality of battery assemblies coupled to a second bus that is coupled to a second motor of the plurality of motors. A controller may also be provided that may be configured to vary conduction of electric current from the first battery assembly to the first motor by the first bus based on an operating condition of the second power supply assembly to provide a first input to the first motor that may be different than a second input provided to the second motor by the second battery assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for targeted integration of nucleic acids onto an autonomously replicating nucleic acid using site-directed recombination that allows for sequential loading of multiple delivery vectors using a single selectable marker.

Abstract: Fiber management assemblies for telecommunications closures. The assembly includes a frame adapted to conform to the wall of a housing piece of a closure. A fiber management tray is pivotally coupled to the frame. The frame supports the tray and spaces the tray away from fiber optic connectors positioned in connector ports defined by the closure. In addition, the pivotability of the tray relative to the frame can provide access to the connectors and/or connector ports without disrupting fiber management on the tray itself.

Abstract: A computed-implemented method is provided for creating a velocity grid using a simulated environment for use by an autonomous vehicle. The method may include simulating a road scenario with simulated objects, collecting first LiDAR data from simulated LiDAR sensors in the simulated road scenario, wherein the collected first LiDAR data comprises a first plurality of points that are representative of a first simulated object at a first 3D location and a first time. The method may also include transforming the first plurality of points from a simulated-scene frame-of-reference to a first simulated object frame-of-reference, and simulating the first simulated object to move from the first 3D location to a second 3D location within the simulated road scenario between the first time and a second time.

Abstract: From among physical storage devices (PSDs) of a storage system, a set of two or more of the PSDs that are eligible for scrubbing may be determined; and from among the set, a relative eligibility of the PSDs may be determined. Conformance prediction analysis may be applied to determine the set and the relative eligibility of PSDs of the set. The conformance prediction analysis may determine a scrubbing eligibility classification (e.g., label), and a confidence value for the classification, which may serve as the relative eligibility of the PSD. The eligible PSDs may be ranked in an order according to determined confidence values, and may be further classified according to such order. The future workload of the storage system may be forecasted, and the scrubbing of PSDs may be scheduled based on the forecasted workload of the system and the relative eligibilities of the set of PSDs.

Abstract: Various disclosed embodiments include illustrative drive unit controllers, drive units, and vehicles. In an illustrative embodiment, a drive unit controller includes a processor having computer-readable media configured to store computer-executable instructions configured to cause the processor to receive free-wheel tow mode activation information, activate a hold mode based on the received free-wheel tow mode activation information, generate a zero-speed command in response to the hold mode being activated, and send the generated zero-speed command to a stabilizing system of the associated vehicle.

Abstract: A corrugated metal gasket for use between two flanges wherein the corrugated metal gasket is produced by a method comprising the steps of providing an annular gasket substrate and machining into that substrate a plurality of substantially uniform and generally concentric corrugations.