Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for a detachable tractor apparatus with variable speed control for electric actuators. A method of controlling a tractor bucket may include receiving, by a device operatively connected to a tractor bucket, a first user input from a controller; receiving sensor data indicative of a first position of a first electric actuator operatively connected to a first lift arm of the tractor bucket and a second position of a second electric actuator operatively connected to a second lift arm of the tractor bucket; generating, based on the first user input, the first position, and the second position, one or more actuation commands for at least one of the first electric actuator or the second electric actuator; and causing actuation of the at least one of the first electric actuator or the second electric actuator by sending the one or more actuation commands to a motor.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a method can include forming well region of one conductivity type in a semiconductor region of another conductivity type An interface between the well region and the semiconductor region can define a diode junction at a depth below an upper surface of the semiconductor region. The method can further include forming at least one dielectric region in the semiconductor region. A dielectric region of the at least one dielectric region can have an upper surface that is disposed in the well region at a depth in the semiconductor region that is above the depth of the diode junction; and a lower surface that is disposed in the semiconductor region at a depth in the semiconductor region that is the same depth as the diode junction or below the depth of the diode junction.

Abstract: A method is performed by a first server on a chip (SoC) node that is one instance of a plurality of nodes within a cluster of nodes. An operation is performed for determine if a second one of the SoC nodes in the cluster has data stored thereon corresponding to a data identifier in response to receiving a data retrieval request including the data identifier. An operation is performed for determining if a remote memory access channel exists between the SoC node and the second one of the SoC nodes. An operation is performed for access the data from the second one of the SoC nodes using the remote memory access channel after determine that the second one of the SoC nodes has the data stored thereon and that the remote memory access channel exists between the SoC node and the second one of the SoC nodes.

Abstract: A method includes monitoring, based on a first reference signal (RS), a downlink control channel in a control resource set (coreset). The method further includes receiving a control command indicating that a group of one or more second RSs is transmitted by a base station in a direction in which listen-before-talk (LBT) was performed. in response to the group of the one or more second RSs does not comprise the first RS, the method includes stopping monitoring the downlink control channel in the coreset.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wearable device for a pet and, more particularly, to a wearable device for the pet that is worn on body parts of a pet to collect information, including biometric information, movement information, surrounding environment information, or a combination thereof, detected from not only the pet but also surroundings of the pet. The device allows the collected detection information to be registered with a pet management server, and allows an authorized user to access the pet management server and view the detection information for the pet to extensively monitor health status and surroundings of the pet.

Abstract: Processing circuitry receives a coded bitstream carrying at least a picture, determines that a current coding unit (CU) in the picture is coded in a subblock based inter prediction mode based on a first syntax element value in the coded bitstream, and determines that one or more first subblocks in the current CU that is coded in the subblock based inter prediction mode are coded by intra prediction. The processing circuitry reconstructs one or more second subblocks of the current CU by inter prediction based on the subblock based inter prediction mode, the one or more second subblocks do not overlap with the one or more first subblocks in the current CU. The processing circuitry reconstructs the one or more first subblocks of the current CU by the intra prediction while the current CU is coded in the subblock based inter prediction mode.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods of removing carbon dioxide from a gaseous stream using magnesium hydroxide and then regenerating the magnesium hydroxide. In some embodiments, the systems and methods can further comprise using the waste heat from one or more gas streams to provide some or all of the heat needed to drive the reactions. In some embodiments, magnesium chloride is primarily in the form of magnesium chloride dihydrate and is fed to a decomposition reactor to generate magnesium hydroxychloride, which is in turn fed to a second decomposition reactor to generate magnesium hydroxide.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, interfaces, and implementing methods including constructing training programs or routines and predictive training programs and routines implemented in a VR, AR, MR or XR environments, preparing non-predictive and/or predictive tools for use in predictive and/or non-predictive training programs or routines implemented in the VR/AR/MR/XR environments, converting non-computer assisted training programs into predictive and/or non-predictive training programs implemented in a VR and/or AR/MR/XR environments, and implementing avatars to assist trainees in performing training programs routines or any aspects thereof.

Abstract: Method and composition for treating or preventing a respiratory illness. The method includes administering at least one dose of a pharmaceutically acceptable fluid having a pH less than 3.0 into contact with at least one region of the respiratory tract present in a patient in need thereof. Respiratory illness that can be treated include COVID-19.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining a continuous driving path for a vehicle include: (i) automatically controlling movement of the vehicle along a path while prioritizing the movement so as to minimize vehicle maneuvers, via a processor; (ii) obtaining data including location information as to a location of the vehicle and map information pertaining to the location as the vehicle is travelling autonomously via by the processor; (iii) determining, via the processor, when a decision is needed with respect to further travel of the vehicle, based on the location information and the map information; (iv) requesting, via the processor, driver input as to a driver preference of a driver for movement of the vehicle with regard to the decision; (v) receiving, via one or more sensors, the driver input including the driver preference; and (vi) determining, via the processor, the continuous driving path based on the driver preference.

Abstract: A system for facilitating live pari-mutuel betting between multiple individuals betting on the outcome of historical events. Player prizes may be awarded based on how closely each player comes to matching the actual results of the participants of the events. The system may provide multiple different bets for players to wager on. Each bet may include a collection of multiple events, and a deadline for determining the outcome of the wagers placed by all players. Higher payouts may be offered for players who more closely match the actual outcomes of the events. The system optionally includes different configurations of software and hardware providing a variety of different configurations for facilitating the disclosed process.

Abstract: A product delivery vehicle system includes a product delivery vehicle with at least one tank compartment. The system includes an internal valve fluidly coupled to the tank compartment, a control valve, and an air system comprising a main air valve and a solenoid valve fluidly coupled to the main air valve and to the internal valve. The solenoid valve is operable to open and close the internal valve. The system includes an electronic control unit communicatively coupled to the control valve, the main air valve, and the solenoid valve. The system includes a tank tag reader operable to read a tank tag and transmit a tank tag indicator associated with the tank tag, the tank tag indicator indicative of a stored liquid type in a distribution tank. The electronic control unit may maintain the internal valve closed and the control valve locked when a product type mismatch is detected.

Abstract: A method, device, and system for limiting mobile device functionality in a geographic area. When a mobile device is located within a predetermined geographic area, the mobile device receives a disabling signal from a disabling device. A Device Owner Application on the mobile device responds to the disabling signal, restricting functionality of the mobile device. Such restrictions may include restricting the mobile device's ability to send and receive text messages and email messages; restricting the mobile device's ability to respond to user input; restricting the mobile device's ability to place and receive phone calls; restricting the mobile device's ability to place and receive phone calls requiring user interaction with the mobile device; restricting the mobile device's ability to utilize a web browser application; restricting the mobile device's web browser from accessing predetermined web sites; and any other predetermined restriction of mobile device functionality as may be desired.

Abstract: Provided herein are exemplary systems and methods for an intelligent secure networked system configured by at least one processor to execute instructions stored in memory, the system including a data retention system and an emotional analytics system, the emotional analytics system performing asynchronous processing to determine if interactions with a user's computing device are such that the user is responding from an emotional state of mind or a meditated state of mind.

Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses are described for intra-user equipment-coordination set (intra-UECS) communication via an adaptive phase-changing device (APD) are described. In aspects, a base station selects an APD for use by a first user equipment-coordination set, UECS), in an intra-UECS communication path. The base station communicates APD information about the APD to a first coordinating user equipment, UE, of the first UECS. In aspects, the base station the apportions APD-access to the APD for the first UECS and indicates the apportioned APD-access to the first coordinating UE of the first UECS.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for detecting abusing video information in an electronic device, the method including obtaining first information associated with a user participating in a broadcast and second information associated with a content of the broadcast, determining, based on the second information and a first list of one or more types of abuse, third information about whether the second information corresponds to one of the one or more types of abuse, providing, based on the third information, a service server involved in provision of the broadcast with the first information, the second information and the third information, and providing, based on the third information, a verification server associated with user sanctions with the first information and the second information.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems and methods for live action gaming. According to one embodiment, a method facilitates scoring for an in-person, live-action game, for example, a projectile-tag scoring game or the like, involving multiple players. A gaming outfit worn by a first player or a projectile launcher of a second player may determine a shot hit by the second player against the first player based at least in part on detection of an impact of a projectile fired by the projectile launcher with the gaming outfit. A score for the in-person, live-action game may then be updated based on the shot hit.

Abstract: In some implementations, the disclosed systems and methods can include one or more tinting elements (e.g., flip-down blacked-out lenses, a blacked-out slider, or a blacked-out removeable cover) configured to cover the lenses of the MR glasses. In some implementations, the disclosed systems and methods can be coupled to one or more micro electrical motors configured to drive the clear fluid into and out of the pairs of clear flexible membranes, in order to make the focus tunable lenses concave to correct myopia, or convex to correct hyperopia or presbyopia. In some implementations, the disclosed systems and methods can be directed to online calibration of headset proximity sensors to mitigate after factory sensor drift and prevent automatic OFF and ON system failures.

Abstract: A scalable point defect qubit control system may include a diamond waveguide array comprising one or more diamond waveguides and a microwave line disposed proximally to the diamond waveguide array. Each diamond waveguide in the diamond waveguide array may include one or more qubits encoded in point defect sites. The microwave line may be configured to receive a direct current (DC) signal configured to shift an energy level of each point defect qubit of the one or more point defect qubits based on a position of the point defect in the diamond waveguide array, and receive an alternating current (AC) signal configured to control a quantum state of a point defect qubit of the one or more point defect qubits, wherein one or more properties of the AC signal are based on the shift in the energy level induced by the DC signal.

Abstract: An automated therapy system having an infusion catheter; a sensor adapted to sense a patient parameter; and a controller communicating with the sensor and programmed to control flow output from the infusion catheter into a patient based on the patient parameter without removing fluid from the patient. The invention also includes a method of controlling infusion of a fluid to a patient. The method includes the following steps: monitoring a patient parameter with a sensor to generate a sensor signal; providing the sensor signal to a controller; and adjusting fluid flow to the patient based on the sensor signal without removing fluid from the patient.