Abstract: A method of synthesizing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234yf) from 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233xf). The 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233xf) is reacted in the vapor phase, in the presence of a catalyst, at a temperature and pressure sufficient to selectively convert the 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233xf) to 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234yf) without the use of antimony-based catalysts.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices include a frustrated total internal refraction (FTIR) based scanning device. The FTIR based scanning device has a transparent media and one or more electromagnetic wave emitters operable to provide a scanning light into the transparent media during a sample scanning procedure. One or more electromagnetic wave sensors, cameras, and/or microscopes are directed at a detection surface of the transparent media. These detection component(s) receive scattered light passing from the sample contact surface through the detection surface. The device uses the scattered light to represent a surface topology or a material composition of a sample contacting the sample contact surface during the sample scanning procedure. Additionally, the one or more electromagnetic wave emitters can include a plurality of LEDs or electromagnetic wave emitters corresponding to a plurality of different wavelengths which are used to generate an image of a 3D topology from the scattered light.

Abstract: Techniques for feedback for transaction recipients are described and are implementable to enable users to provide transaction feedback for transaction recipients and the transaction feedback to be converted into recipient feedback for the transaction recipients. In implementations, a user can be presented with indicia of transaction feedback with a transaction recipient at various points in a data transaction process. The user can interact with the indicia of transaction feedback to indicate transaction feedback for a data transaction with the transaction recipient. The transaction feedback can be aggregated with other transaction feedback for the transaction feedback to generate recipient feedback for the transaction recipient.

Abstract: A method includes receiving audio data corresponding to an utterance spoken by a particular user and captured in streaming audio by a user device. The method also includes performing speaker identification on the audio data to identify an identity of the particular user that spoke the utterance. The method also includes obtaining a keyword detection model personalized for the particular user based on the identity of the particular user that spoke the utterance. The keyword detection model is conditioned on speaker characteristic information associated with the particular user to adapt the keyword detection model to detect a presence of a keyword in audio for the particular user. The method also includes determining that the utterance includes the keyword using the keyword detection model personalized for the particular user.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to picolinamides of Formula I and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: A decoder is informed that a first NAL unit cannot be discarded by the decoder through at least one of: a profile indicated by a value of a profile identifier in a parameter set, the first type being indicative of a second NAL unit type, the second NAL unit type being a NAL unit in the NAL unit stream that is not required for the decoding of chroma or luma samples by the decoder, the first NAL unit being preceded by a Required Container NAL unit of a third NAL unit type, the first NAL unit being preceded by a Required Container NAL unit including a field indicating a number of following NAL units, the first NAL unit being encapsulated by a Required Container NAL unit, and the first NAL unit being preceded by a Required Container NAL unit Start and being followed by a Required Container NAL unit end.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for managing target wake time (TWT) schedules may include a first device of a wireless local area network (WLAN) which receives information relating to drift of a start time of a target wake time (TWT) schedule from a second device of the WLAN. The first device may modify a start time for a subsequent TWT service period, according to the information relating to the drift of the start time from the second device.

Abstract: A processing server assists in selectively removing or opting-out a client device from further communications. The processing server includes a hardware processor, and memory storing computer instructions that when executed perform transmitting a message to an entity, indicating directions to opt-out of receiving further communications, receiving, in response to the transmitting of the message, a reply, from the entity, inferring an intent of the reply pertaining to opting-out of receiving communications, and selectively terminating the communications based on the inferred intent.

Abstract: A modular container is provided having a base. A plurality of panels is coupled to the base to form an enclosure having an internal volume. The plurality of panels substantially defines an outer perimeter, and substantially defines a top circumferential edge of the modular container. At least one door provides access to the internal volume. A roof having a shoebox flange is coupled to the plurality of panels. The shoebox flange circumscribes the roof and defines the outer perimeter of the roof. The shoebox flange fits over the top circumferential edge. The roof comprises a plurality of individual roof panels that are fastenable together. The modular container, when in a disassembled and flat-packed state, fits at least one of horizontally and vertically in an ISO container.

Abstract: Implementations of an image sensor package may include an optically transmissive cover including a groove along an entire perimeter of the optically transmissive cover; an image sensor die; an adhesive material coupling the optically transmissive cover to the image sensor die; and a mold compound contacting sidewalls of the image sensor die, contacting the adhesive material, and extending into the groove.

Abstract: Described herein are hybrid material firearms magazines that combine a polymer overmold with a metal ammunition magazine to provide a superior magazine capable of holding increased amounts of ammunition while overcoming various problems associated with traditional metal only and/or polymer only magazines as well as methods for making the magazines disclosed herein.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is generally directed to a system for detecting forest fires. The system may include a plurality of sensor devices in communication with each other, and a plurality of satellites in communication with at least one of the plurality of sensor devices via non-line-of-sight (NLOS) communication. Each of the sensor devices may include sensor(s) configured to measure a physical parameter; a processor that detects a condition indicative of a forest fire based on the measured physical parameter and generate a signal when the condition indicative of the forest fire is detected; and a communication interface and an antenna that communicates signals modulated with data indicating that the condition indicative of the forest fire has been detected. Each of the satellites may include a phased array antenna system that is configured to receive the signals that indicate that the condition indicative of the forest fire has been detected.

Abstract: Methods and technologies are disclosed for the sketch efficient estimation of large-scale multi-sets in distributed, stream-oriented environments. Sketch updates are idempotent and commutative, to support duplicate set elements and varying element sequences. They are also mergeable to support distributed sketch recording. The recording process uses stepwise approximated geometric distributions, efficiently generated from NLZ values of received sketch updates, by using only multiplications with powers of two and integer additions. Sketch registers are subdivided into a portion storing an observed max update value for the register, and a portion storing set of flag bits indicating observed next smaller update values for the register. A Max Likelihood base sketch data evaluation, based on the assumption of statistically independent sketch registers is proposed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices include a wearable device to stimulate or analyze biological systems or implantable objects. The system includes a substrate material and a plurality of acoustic actuators disposed on the substrate material. The plurality of acoustic actuators are operable to generate an acoustic stimulation signal directed to a target area. The system also includes a plurality of acoustic sensors disposed on the substrate material and operable to receive an acoustic response signal from the target area. Furthermore, a plurality of electrical electrodes disposed on the substrate material are operable to generate an electrical stimulation signal directed to the target area and receive an electrical response from the target area. The substrate material forms a sleeve or a cuff, a glove, a head cap, a back harness, a waist binder, a torso binder, and/or an abdominal binder.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for managing blood glucose level. The system comprises a computing device in communication with a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device attached to a user and a wearable device configured to be worn by the user. The computing device is configured to receive the blood glucose level of the user from the continuous glucose monitoring device, or its associated app. The computing device is further configured to enable the user to set one or more predetermined ranges of blood glucose level and set an alert for each predefined range. The computing device is further configured to determine whether the blood glucose level is within one or more predetermined ranges. The computing device is further configured to determine at least one alert corresponding to the blood glucose level and enable the wearable device to provide the determined alert until the user disables the alert.

Abstract: A first device includes one or more processors configured to determine a frequency of channel sounding based at least on a movement characteristic of the first device. The one or more processors can generate a first frame requesting a second device in a wireless local area network (WLAN) to perform channel sounding with the first device using the determined frequency of channel sounding. The one or more processors can wirelessly transmit, via a transceiver, the generated first frame to the second device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically mediating user access to resources based on user and administrator system input. In some aspects, the system may receive a first resource access request. The system may transmit a request for configuration criteria. The system may receive a plurality of configuration parameter sets. The system may determine a first access configuration. The system may provide access to the first resource according to the first access configuration.

Abstract: A speaker system having a first speaker and a first speaker diaphragm, a second speaker and a second speaker diaphragm. and a serrated waveguide, wherein the serrated waveguide acoustically couples the first speaker diaphragm with the second speaker diaphragm.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating coexistence may include a first wireless communication device which transmits a traffic indication packet (TIP) on an advertising channel. The TIP may one or more frequencies and one or more time periods in which the first wireless communication device is to exchange/communicate traffic with a second wireless communication device. The first wireless communication device may transmit traffic to the second wireless communication device, on one or more channels corresponding to the one or more frequencies, during the one or more time periods.

Abstract: A system and method for remotely monitoring, measuring and controlling power to an electrically powered device is disclosed herein. The system preferably comprises an apparatus, an electrically-powered device and a controller. The apparatus preferably comprises a cord, an alternating current outlet socket, an alternating current input plug, an electro-mechanical relay, a processor and a transceiver. The system preferably uses a WiFi communication signal to transmit commands from the remote controller to the apparatus.