Abstract: A drag reduction device for improving drag efficiency on a land vehicle includes one or more drag reduction devices that are coupled to an exterior portion or contained internally within the vehicle. The drag reduction devices include one or more fan assemblies each contained within a respective housing. The fan assemblies all include, in general, cross-flow fans and air foils that are configured to adjust the movement of air over and around the trailer unit as the land vehicle is being driven along a surface during normal use, and thus provide reduced resistance from air friction and pressure friction and contribute significantly to reduced fuel or other energy consumption as the land vehicle is being driven along a surface during normal use. The fan blades and air foils can be plasma-controlled.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, devices, and computer program products are disclosed for container transportation. An example system includes a conveyor network that includes a plurality of conveyors and each conveyor supports one or more containers thereon. Each conveyor defines a conveyor length and a conveyor operating speed. The system further includes a computing device operably coupled to the conveyor network. The computing device receives a starting location and a destination location of a first container within the conveyor network and receives an operating density for each conveyor in the conveyor network. The computing device determines a first travel path for the first container between the starting location and the destination location based upon the conveyor length, the conveyor operating speed, and the operating density for each conveyor in the conveyor network. The first travel path minimizes a total travel time for the first container between the starting location and the destination location.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to plant-optimized recombinant nucleic acids encoding Cpf1 and their use in planta. Also disclosed are compositions, expression cassettes, and plant cells comprising the recombinant nucleic acids as well as methods and kits for modifying a target sequence in a plant genome using the recombinant nucleic acids.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is related to a ball socket assembly that includes a housing with an inner bore and at least one open end. The ball socket assembly also includes a ball stud which is partially received in the inner bore of the housing. An exit bearing supports the ball stud and is positioned in the inner bore adjacent the at least one open end. The exit bearing includes a plastic piece and a metal piece which are connected with one another. The metal piece has a semi-conical shape. The housing is deformed adjacent the at least one open end to capture the exit bearing within the inner bore. In operation, the metal piece reinforces the plastic piece to transfer forces between the ball stud and the housing.

Abstract: A method for generating an output for performance impact assessment of a change includes determining changes associated with a first managed computer system where corresponding change records includes a respective change time-stamp, determining performance values for a performance metric for predetermined times and associating respective performance time-stamps, selecting one of the changes wherein the selected change has a change time-stamp, identifying first performance values with performance time-stamps that are prior in time to change time-stamp and associating them with a before-change category, identifying second performance values with performance time-stamps that are later in time relative to the change time-stamp and associating them with an after-change category, and generating an output with the first and second performance values (in a tabular or common timeline format) with the first performance values being distinguishable from the second performance values to thereby allow the user to determin

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-component cladding for a nuclear fuel rod that includes a combination of ceramic and metal components. More particularly, the invention is directed to a cladding that includes a ceramic composite having a zirconium composition deposited thereon to form a zirconium coated ceramic composite. The ceramic composite includes a ceramic matrix and a plurality of ceramic fibers. The cladding is effective to protect the contents of the cladding structure from exposure to high temperature environments during various load conditions of a nuclear reactor.

Abstract: A system includes a bin detector comprising an antenna, a bin configured to accommodate at least one item and having a bin unique identifier, at least one processor to receive a weight of the at least one item from at least one sensor in communication with a scale, and at least one battery to power the system, the bin detector to transmit a first signal, receive a second signal in response to the first signal for each of the at least one item and determine an item unique identifier for each of the at least one item, and transmit the bin unique identifier, the item unique identifier for each of the at least one item, and the weight information to the processor to transmit the bin unique identifier, the item unique identifier for each of the at least one item, and the weight information to a server computing device.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable storage for identifying regions of interest on a casino gaming table. Regions of interest are locations on an image where relevant actions are typically going to occur. For example, locations of betting area region of interest and card area regions of interest are determined so that these areas can be analyzed on a video camera. The analyzed areas can then be used for things such as determining and tracking player betting amounts, determining if the game is being dealt properly (by analyzing the cards dealt to determine if the proper cards are dealt and/or the proper payouts are made).

Abstract: A magnetically driven pressure generator including a housing, flexible member, first magnetic force generator, and second magnetic force generator. The magnetically driven pressure generator oscillates the flexible member to increase or decrease the volume of a chamber, inversely increasing or decreasing the pressure of the chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition based on components of natural origin, in particular ozonized olive oil and liquid vegetable extracts, for the topical treatment of vaginosis and/or vulvovaginitis of bacterial and/or fungal origin.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an infrared-emitting phosphor comprising (La,Gd)3Ga5?x?yAlxSiO14:Cry, where 0?x?1 and 0.02?y?0.08. In some embodiments, the infrared-emitting phosphor is a calcium gallogermanate material. In some embodiments, the infrared-emitting phosphor is used with a second infrared-emitting phosphor. The second infrared-emitting phosphor is one or more chromium doped garnets of composition Gd3?x1Sc2?x2?yLux1+x2Ga3O12:Cry, where 0.02?x1?0.25, 0.05?x2?0.3 and 0.04?y?0.12.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses can detect whether an impairment is present within a service provider network. The impairment can cause a service provided by the service provider network to not perform as expected. These systems, methods, and apparatuses can develop multiple network records to record the performance of the service provider network at various instances in time. These systems, methods, and apparatuses can compare these network records among each other to detect for the presence of the impairment within the service provider network. These systems, methods, and apparatuses can thereafter diagnose and/or remedy the impairment when present within the service provider network.

Abstract: A base station comprising a processor, a wireless interface, and a communication interface are configured to receive broadcast or multicast data using shared delivery with the shared delivery broadcast or multicast data being received by a plurality of base stations. Further, the wireless interface configured to transmit the broadcast or multicast data to a plurality of user equipments (UEs) and based on acknowledgement feedback, the broadcast or multicast data is selectively retransmitted using unicast or multicast or broadcast.

Abstract: A piece of jewelry includes a hinge assembly that always biases two rigid portions to rotate relative to each other toward a closed secure position. The jewelry includes a leaf spring that biases a spring housing to rotate and thereby in turn rotate the two rigid portions relative to each other. The jewelry includes a pin in slot system which limits movement of the hinge to maximum predetermine opening angle.

Abstract: A system that includes artificial intelligence (AI) configured to identify text and images within an industrial reference. Example industrial references include electrical drawings and P&IDs. The system includes a method for training artificial intelligence model to recognize text characters and strings in addition to industrial images using a limited sample set. The use of a limited sample set improves computer performance by relying on a smaller dataset to train the model.

Abstract: A computing system captures markerless motion data of a user via a camera of the computing system. The computing system retargets the first plurality of points and the second plurality of points to a three-dimensional model of an avatar associated with the user, wherein the avatar is associated with an identity non-fungible token that uniquely represents the user across Web2 environments and Web3 environments, and wherein retargeting the first plurality of points and the second plurality of points animates the three-dimensional model of the avatar. The computing system renders a video local to the computing system, wherein the video comprises the markerless motion data of the user retargeted to the three-dimensional model of the avatar causing hands, face, and body of the avatar to be animated in real-time. The computing system causes a non-fungible token to be generated, the non-fungible token uniquely identifying ownership of the video.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, presentation of candidate inputs may be facilitated based on a user interface location of a related candidate input. In some embodiments, a text input may be obtained via a user interface (e.g., via a virtual keyboard). A first candidate input related to the text input may be presented at a first location of the user interface. A first user selection with respect to the first candidate input may be obtained, and a candidate input set related to the first candidate input may be presented on the user interface based on the first user selection. As an example, the candidate input set may be presented such that a second candidate input is presented closer to the first location than a third candidate input based on the second candidate input being associated with a higher likelihood of being selected by a user than the third candidate input.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may include a method for prioritizing messages. The system may include receiving one or more messages comprising message data and application sender data. From the message data and application sender data, the system may determine a ranking of importance of the one or more messages, and then determine whether a first message is urgent. If the first message is urgent, the system may send the first message to the user device. If the first message is not urgent, the system may determine a set time for the first message to be sent and send the first message to the user device at the set time.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for operating wireless devices using unlicensed frequency ranges with minimal transmission interruptions. In one embodiment, the apparatus and methods provide a mechanism for redirecting idle or inactive wireless devices to different frequencies in response to interference detection such as by 5 GHz-band radar. In one variant, the present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for allowing user device (UEs) using 5G NR-U spectrum to continue to operate upon radar detection by successfully switching the UEs to one or more frequencies that are free of radar operation. In one variant, a gNB controlling the UEs informs the AMF (access and mobility function) of a radar detection event, and the AMF initiates a paging towards idle UEs in order to allow the gNB to move the UEs to a frequency without radar operations. In another variant, a gNB switches its UEs to a different frequency without relying on the AMF.

Abstract: A doser mechanism includes a cylindrical shell, an auger conveyor, and a check valve. The cylindrical shell includes a hollow cylinder and an end plate. The hollow cylinder at least partially defines an internal enclosure extending between first and second ends of the hollow cylinder, a first opening at the first end, and a second opening through a thickness of the hollow cylinder. The end plate covers the second end. The auger conveyor includes an auger at least partially extending through the internal enclosure through the first end. The check valve has a valve member configured to selectively cover the second opening. The check valve may cause the valve member move between a rest position and an open position to cover or expose the second opening in response to a magnitude of a force applied to the valve member from the internal enclosure through the second opening.