Abstract: The present invention relates to a portion control system for food products dispensed from frozen beverage equipment and soft-serve ice cream equipment. The system, injects a food product into a mixing cylinder and chills the food product to a predetermined frozen malleable consistency. When a portion-controlled dispense amount volume indicating volume of the food product to dispense is received a dispense time is determined based on a dispense amount volume and current values of dispense condition variables. If the auger motor is initially ‘off’ a surge dispense amount volume is first determined and dispensed, the auger motor started, and the remainder dispense time and dispense amount volume are determined and dispensed. If the auger motor is initially ‘on’ a dispense time is determined. Dispense time is determined by interpolating between dispense table records that comprise dispense times, dispense amount volumes, and dispense condition variables.

Abstract: A bioreactor vessel includes a base having a plurality of through openings, a lid connected to the base via a plurality of heat stakes, and a gas-permeable, liquid impermeable membrane sandwiched between the base and the lid and held in position by the plurality heat stakes.

Abstract: Network management systems and methods are provided. A system is provided that includes an event database that provides a mapping of multimodal sensor data to events of devices coupled to a network, such as operational or behavioral events. A network management engine obtains a set of multimodal sensor data relating to a device, which may include sensor measurement or output data relating to each of multiple device operation or behavior parameters. The engine determines, utilizing the mapping, a match of the set of multimodal sensor data to a specific event associated with the device. Based at least in part on the determined match, the engine causes generation or updating of event data associated with the specific event, the data being accessible by network management software of the network management system.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices for power distribution systems that are capable of receiving and converting a variety of input power options. The power converter system may convert an AC power input into DC power and supplying this to a battery within the system. The power converter system may determine a first power requirement for a load. The power converter system may establish whether the power input is less than the first power requirement for the load. The power converter system may power, responsive to the determination that the power input is less than the first power requirement for the load, the load using a combination of the power input and a supplemental power supply from the battery, wherein the DC power from the battery is converted back to AC power using a phase inverter in the power converter system.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) includes a conveyor system arranged within its main cabin. The conveyor system includes attachment points for attaching transport bags to the conveyor system, and a motor to move the transport bags to different positions along the conveyor system. The AV includes a door that can open and close to provide access to the transport bags. The AV further includes a conveyor system controller that identifies a transport bag associated with a user and issues an instruction to the motor to move the transport bags along the conveyor system.

Abstract: A system and method for providing real-time router telemetry data to a customer. The system includes a response cache and a processor. The processor pulls, in response to a request from a management application, telemetry data from a device for all features identified for a customer starting an active session on the management application. The processor sends the telemetry data to the management application for display, stores the telemetry data in the response cache, and initiates a subscription process for each identified feature. Each subscription process listens for changes in telemetry data for an associated identified feature and pushes detected changes in the telemetry data to the response cache. The processor sends, in response to a request from the management application for a customer selected identified feature, real-time updates to telemetry data associated with the customer selected identified feature from the response cache to the management application.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a system and method for determining an intent of a third-party autonomous vehicle by an autonomous vehicle. The method can include identifying the third-party autonomous vehicle, identifying a third-party autonomous vehicle behavior signature associated with the third-party autonomous vehicle, capturing sensor data related to the third-party autonomous vehicle, analyzing the captured sensor data to determine behaviors of the third-party autonomous vehicle, and using a third-party autonomous vehicle behavior signature to determine if the behaviors of the third-party autonomous vehicle indicate a specific intent of the third-party autonomous vehicle. The third-party autonomous vehicle behavior signature can be created by identifying behaviors of the third-party autonomous vehicle and associating the behaviors with an intent of the third-party autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: Methods for preparing compositions highly enriched in phenolic compounds from plant materials that naturally contain phenolic compounds such as anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins are enriched for a wide spectrum of phenolic compounds and consist of phenolic compounds including monomers, dimers, trimers, oligomers and polymers >3000 amu and over 35% concentrated total phenols. The compositions of the present disclosure which include phenolic compounds including monomers, dimers, trimers, oligomers and polymers >3000 amu and over 35% concentrated total phenols optionally include trisodium citrate and/or cyclodextrin.

Abstract: A database system is operable to determine a query operator execution flow that includes a plurality of operators for execution of a corresponding query against a database having a schema that includes a plurality of columns. The query operator execution flow is executed in conjunction with executing the corresponding query against the database based on generating a first plurality of data blocks of a multi-column data stream as first output of a first operator of the plurality of operators, where each data block of the multi-column data stream includes column values for each of the plurality of columns. Executing the query operator execution flow is further based on processing the multi-column data stream as input of a second operator of the plurality of operators serially after the first operator to generate a second plurality of data blocks as second output of the second operator.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing low-density parity-check (LDPC) coding may include a wireless communication device that determines a count of a plurality of information bits. The wireless communication device may select a codeword length according to the count. A LDPC encoder of the wireless communication device may generate a codeword for the plurality of information bits, the codeword having the codeword length. The wireless communication device may transmit the codeword to an LDPC decoder of another wireless communication device.

Abstract: The memory device includes a memory block with an array of memory cells. The memory device also includes control circuitry that is in communication with the memory cells. The control circuitry is configured to program a group of the memory cells in a programming operation that does not include verify to obtain a natural threshold voltage (nVt) distribution, calculate an nVt width of the nVt distribution, compare the nVt width to a threshold, and identify the memory block as being vulnerable to cross-temperature read errors in response to the nVt width exceeding the threshold.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing management of routing across multiple voice or data networks with separate routing masters. In various embodiments, in response to receiving a request to establish a call between a calling party in a first network and a called party in a second network, a computing system might receive a first set of network information from a first routing database(s) that is operated by a first service provider and a second set of network information from a second routing database(s) that is operated by a second service provider separate from the first service provider; might analyze the received first and second sets of network information to generate a unified routing model for optimizing routing of the call through the first and second networks; and might establish the call through a selected optimized route based on the generated unified routing model.

Abstract: Edible blood compositions and methods of preparation and uses thereof are described. The method may include preparing an aqueous hibiscus solution; preparing a mixture of cornstarch and cherry juice concentrate; heating the aqueous hibiscus solution; adding cocoa powder to the aqueous hibiscus solution; combining the mixture of cornstarch and cherry juice concentrate with the mixture of the aqueous hibiscus solution and the cocoa powder to form a combined mixture; adding a nutritive sweetener to the combined mixture; allowing the combined mixture to reach a boiling point to activate the cornstarch; and cooling the mixture after a desired consistency and color are obtained to prepare the edible blood composition. An animal edible blood composition may be prepared using water, tart concentrate, and tart cherry juice concentrate.

Abstract: A cable barrier assembly or system can include line posts extending along a barrier section. Cables can extend along the line posts. In addition, each line post can have a total number of cable retention features that is less than a total number of the cables. Each cable retention feature can include at least a partial loop that limits a range of radial motion of a cable extending through an eye of the partial loop, relative to an axis of the cable.

Abstract: A shock testing machine including: a test platform; a carriage for carrying the test platform; one or more rails movably supporting one or both test platform and the carriage; a stop for stopping the carriage in a testing direction; and a brake for decelerating the carriage after the carriage engages the stop. Wherein the brake includes: a braking member separate from the carriage, the braking member having braking material separated by a gap, the carriage configured to expose the braking member to the stop when the carriage moves past the stop in the testing direction; and an elongated member extending from the carriage, the elongated member extending through the gap, respectively, in the braking member such that a braking pressure is applied from the braking material to the elongated member to decelerate the carriage when a braking surface of the braking member engages a braking surface of the stop.

Abstract: An umbrella holding assembly includes a vehicle structure having a wall that defines an opening providing access to a receiving space, and a holder. The holder includes a receiving feature pivotably coupled to the vehicle structure and defining an inlet for receiving an umbrella. The receiving feature is operable to pivot relative to the vehicle structure through the opening from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the receiving feature is wholly within the receiving space. In the second position, the receiving feature is at least partially outside of the receiving space. The holder also includes a chute coupled to the receiving feature and operable to move relative to the receiving feature between retracted and extended positions. The holder further includes an end cap coupled to the chute distally from the receiving feature. The holder is movable between use and stowed conditions.

Abstract: A composition for use in cleaning metal components having Hansen Solubility Parameters for the composition of ?D?15, ?P<6, and ?H from about 5.5 to about 6.9. The composition includes a blend of organic solvents, none of which are classified as a volatile organic compound, a hazardous air pollutant, or a potential carcinogen, or exhibit a vapor pressure of less than 0.1 mmHg at 20° C. Further, the blend of organic solvents includes a halogenated aromatic solvent having one or more halide groups and from 6 to 8 carbon atoms, an organic solvent having one or more ester functional group and from 3 to 9 carbon atoms, and one or more of a linear or branched hydrocarbon solvent with 6-12 carbon atoms with a single polar moiety head group or a solvent containing one or more ketone functional groups and from 2 to 5 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Chairs are provided as frames and fabric coverings that operate together as an integrated system so that the chairs have the appearance of being permanently upholstered even while the fabric coverings can be easily detached and re-attached, such as for washing or replacement. The fabric coverings attached using a variety of attachment mechanisms including zippers, flexible loops and grooved wheels, and snap-in buttons. The detachability of the fabric coverings of the chairs allows them to be washed as frequently as desired by a consumer, using consumer washing machines, rather than requiring expensive cleaning by a specialty upholstery cleaner. These covers also allow for changing the pattern, color, and texture of the chair as frequently as the consumer desires, at a cost that is a fraction of the price of a new chair or reupholstering a chair.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed involving an electronic medical records (EMR) system and security platform adapted for the safety and security of newborn babies. An exemplary device comprises a wireless-enabled umbilical cord clamp apparatus having a wireless-enabled tag and a tamper-evident switch. An exemplary system further includes a server, a wireless transceiver, a console apparatus, and a wireless-enabled umbilical cord clamp apparatus. The wireless transceiver may act as tag reader within a matrix of other tag reader distributed through a hospital. The console interacts with the wireless tag and the server. The wireless tag is used to generate location data and status data for determination by the server and/or console of the location and status of the clamp apparatus within the hospital matrix. The server and/or console may receive and interpret such tag data, and compute appropriate responses thereof, such as locking down hospital perimeter doors.

Abstract: An emulsion and use of an emulsion for pain relief comprising a local anesthetic, lecithin, oil and an aqueous phase, wherein the local anesthetic is non-covalent bound to the emulsion oil droplets and the emulsion is physically and chemically stable and the emulsion provides better safety, extended release pharmacokinetics and a prolonged duration of action of the local anesthetic.