Abstract: An aspect includes a method for use with a mobile communications device comprising a plurality of subscriber identification modules sharing a cache. The method includes a first subscriber identification module authenticating with and connecting to the network, followed by a second subscriber identification module authenticating with and connecting to the network. The method also includes, while the first subscriber identification module is requesting and receiving first data from the network and storing the first data in the cache, the second identification module requesting and receiving second data from the network and storing the second data in the cache. The method further includes an application executing on the device retrieving and processing at least a portion of the first and second data stored in the cache, while at least one of the first and second subscriber identification modules is storing additional data received from the network in the cache.

Abstract: A garment with a concealed deployable mask. The garment includes a collar joined to a garment body. The collar can have joined thereto a collar extension, the collar extension defining a pouch. A mask is disposed in the pouch, a first portion of the mask being joined to the collar extension, and a second portion of the mask has an ear attachment member.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically adjusting the interior cabin of an autonomous vehicle are provided. In one example embodiment, an autonomous vehicle can include a main body including a floor and a ceiling that at least partially define an interior cabin of the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle can include a partition wall that is movable within the interior cabin of the autonomous vehicle. The partition wall can extend between the floor to the ceiling of the main body. The autonomous vehicle can include a computing system configured to receive data indicative of one or more service assignments associated with the autonomous vehicle and to adjust a position of the partition wall within the interior cabin based at least in part on the one or more service assignments.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds of formula I that are useful as modulators of ?7 nAChR, compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds for preventing, treating, or ameliorating disease, particularly disorders of the central nervous system such as cognitive impairments in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia, as well as for L-DOPA induced-dyskinesia and inflammation

Abstract: A display system has a flexible display screen which has a front side and a back side, and a plurality of haptic elements arranged in an array on the back side of the screen. The display system also has a controller board connected to the plurality of haptic elements and the flexible display screen. The controller board is configured to display a plurality of interactive buttons on the front side of the flexible display screen in locations corresponding to the plurality of haptic elements. The plurality of haptic elements are configured to provide haptic feedback based on touch input provided to the front side of the screen. The haptic feedback includes actuating a haptic element which corresponds to the location of an interactive button selected by the touch input.

Abstract: The interpretation of a graph data structure represented on a computing system in which the connection between a pair of nodes in the graph may be interpreted by which intermediary entity (node or edge) on a path (e.g., a shortest path) between the node pair is most dominant. That is, if the intermediary entity were not present, a detour path is determined. The greater the difference between the detour path and the original path, the more significant that intermediary entity is. The significance of multiple intermediary entities in the original path may be determined in this way.

Abstract: A system for increasing the security of road users. The system includes motor vehicles, each having a security device that can be activated by an activation signal associated with a security assistance request. The system includes a mobile communication device for transmitting position-data and a selected security assistance request. The system includes a control device for receiving the security assistance request and the acquired current position-data and for transmitting activation signals associated with the security assistance request to an assisting motor vehicle. The control device is configured to specify the one assisting motor vehicle also depending on the acquired current position-data and the security assistance request.

Abstract: Light weight fiber-reinforced polymeric structural building panels and methods; sized, configured for fabrication of non-portable wall structures permanently fixed to natural base. The panel main body, and studs, can be fabricated separately, then assembled to each other to complete panel fabrication. Methods for making the main body are hand lay-up, or pultrusion. Studs are typically pultruded, and subsequently prepared having consistent thickness, flat surface, across the width of the stud end wall which is to be mounted to the main body. Foam blocks are between inner and outer layers of the panel. Foam blocks can be prepared in block clusters before assembly to the main body. In the main body, a fibrous layer is between each pair of next adjacent foam blocks. Intercostals extend “y” and “z” dimensions transverse to the length of the main body. Studs can be mounted to the main body using adhesive, mechanical fasteners, or both.

Abstract: A station device in a biometric pre-identification system uses identity to perform one or more actions. Identities are determined (such as via a backend) using biometric information. A biometric pre-identification device obtains biometric information and/or a digital representation thereof from a person approaching the station device. The biometric pre-identification device transmits such to the station device, facilitating the station to begin and/or perform various actions. The station device begins or performs the actions using the identity determined based on the biometric information before the person arrives at the station device.

Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein are directed to initializing and utilizing a beamformer in processing of audio data received at a computing device. The computing device can: receive audio data that captures a spoken utterance of a user, determine that a first audio data segment of the audio data includes one or more particular words or phrases; obtain a preceding audio data segment that precedes the first audio data segment; estimate a spatial correlation matrix based on the first audio data segment and based on the preceding audio data segment; initialize the beamformer based on the estimated spatial correlation matrix; and cause the initialized beamformer to be utilized in processing of at least a second audio data segment of the audio data. Additionally, or alternatively, the computing device can transmit the spatial correlation matrix to server(s), and the server(s) can transmit the initialized beamformer back to the computing device.

Abstract: An electrical ride-through (ERT) unit is configured to apply a voltage to a drive circuit during disruptions of line voltage to the drive circuit. The ERT unit includes a capacitor on an ERT circuit that is prevented from applying the voltage to the drive circuit during normal operation of the drive circuit, and applies the voltage to the drive circuit during a voltage drop on the drive circuit.

Abstract: Methods and systems for decoding a picture. A method includes receiving a coded video stream including a picture partitioned into first sub-picture units, the first sub-picture units including one first sub-picture unit, and an additional first sub-picture unit including a first ordered second sub-picture unit, from among second sub-picture units of the additional first sub-picture unit, and a last ordered second sub-picture unit, from among the second sub-picture units of the additional first sub-picture unit. The method further including decoding the picture, the decoding including obtaining index values of the first ordered second sub-picture unit and the last ordered second sub-picture unit of the additional first sub-picture unit, without the coded video stream explicitly signaling any of the index values and a difference value between the index values of the first ordered second sub-picture unit and the last ordered second sub-picture unit to the at least one processor.

Abstract: Described embodiments provide devices and methods for operating a multilink device (MLD) and a wireless node using wireless local area network (WLAN) channels and non-WLAN channels. The wireless node may transmit a first message to reserve at least a first WLAN channel. Via a non-WLAN channel, the wireless node may transmit a second message identifying the first WLAN channel to a wireless device, to cause a plurality of receivers of the wireless device to receive on the first WLAN channel. The wireless device may comprise a WLAN-based MLD. At least a defined duration after the second message, the wireless node may transmit at least one data frame to the plurality of receivers of the wireless device, via the first WLAN channel.

Abstract: A system and method for an autonomous vehicle to perform an autonomous trip. A mobile communication device establishes a connection with an autonomous vehicle. The mobile communication device transmits a request for the autonomous vehicle to perform an autonomous trip. The autonomous trip includes the autonomous vehicle traveling from a first location to a second location without operator input. The autonomous trip is to be initiated by the autonomous vehicle based on the reception of the request.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved artificial neural network for predicting one or more next items in a sequence of items based on an input sequence item. The improved artificial neural network has greatly reduced memory requirements, making it suitable for use on electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets. The invention includes an electronic device on which the improved artificial neural network operates, and methods of predicting the one or more next items in the sequence using the improved artificial neural network.

Abstract: A tank system and methods of use for extracting sand and particulates from effluents, fluids, liquids, and muds are disclosed. The system uses pressure and cyclonic fluid dynamic based methods to extract, separate, weigh, and dump sand and particulates. The system comprises sand or particulate filtration or collection baskets that are hydraulically operated and scales that weigh the sand after separation from the fluidic component, prior to dumping. After separating the sands, the fluid is collected in a reservoir tank where it can be transported or removed from the site or otherwise disposed of as a liquid product.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods and computer systems for an electronic transaction platform that enables the buying and/or selling of securities by users. The methods and systems relate to the arrangement and presentation of information in a graphical user interface during an electronic communication session for trading a financial instrument between an initiating user and one or more invitee users with the assistance of a dealer user or other intermediate entity. A cloud score representative of a likelihood of successfully completing a transaction is determined and utilized to arrange information during the electronic communication session.

Abstract: A blade rinse composition comprising about 0.0001 to 0.01 wt. % disodium tetraborate decahydrate, about 0.0001 to 0.01 wt. % cationic surfactant, up to 5 wt. % anhydrous alcohol, and deionized water is disclosed, together with methods of making and using the same. The composition may prevent oxidation and/or contamination of metal blades and premature dullness of the blades.