Abstract: Rotating Detonation Combustors (RDCs)—or Rotating Detonation Engines (RDEs)—are special propulsion devices that generate thrust by burning a fuel-oxidizer mixture via a rotating detonation wave, rather than a traditional flame. RDCs may exhibit unwanted secondary acoustic disturbances that negatively affect their detonative operation. Suppressing such unwanted/secondary acoustic modes associated with the main detonation wave may be achieved by an acoustically absorptive lining mountable in the internal walls of a RDC.

Abstract: A garment worn about an individual's torso that holds one or more firearms, typically in a concealed fashion. The invention may include a vest or other sleeveless outerwear that has various pockets on the exterior and one or more holsters on the interior. The invention may allow the locations and orientations of the holsters to be customized by the wearer through a hook and loop fastening system. Each holster may also include adjustable straps and quick release clasps.

Abstract: An operation of an AV in a scene is simulated. The AV includes sensors detecting the scene and generating sensor data. The sensor data can be input into a control model that outputs control signals, in accordance with which the AV operates. A learning cost, i.e., a cost of training or applying the control model, is determined. A performance of the AV during the simulation is evaluated. A simulation cost, i.e., a cost of running the simulation is determined. The control model can be optimized based on the learning cost and the performance of the AV. Settings of the sensors can be optimized based on the simulation cost and the performance of the AV. The optimization of the control model or the settings of the sensors can be done through reinforcement learning.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to predict a quantity of misalignment of an optical sensor based on a projected motion of a vehicle, predict an error of the predicted quantity of misalignment, and actuate the vehicle based on the predicted quantity of misalignment and the predicted error. The vehicle includes the optical sensor.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable media for vehicular search recommendations using machine learning. A computing model may receive a query for a vehicular recommendation. The model may be trained based on historical queries, webpages visited, and attributes of vehicles. The model may generate a decision tree comprising a plurality of paths for processing the query, the plurality of paths comprising a subset of a plurality of available paths for processing the query, each path associated with a plurality of search phases. The model may select, based on the decision tree, a first path of the plurality of paths for processing the query. The model may select, based on the first path, a first search phase of the plurality of search phases as corresponding to the query. The model may then return a search result corresponding to the first search phase as responsive to the query.

Abstract: A display comprising a light emitting OLED stack on top of a silicon-based backplane with individually addressable pixels and control circuitry wherein the control circuitry of the silicon-based backplane comprises at least one driving transistor where a first terminal of the driving transistor is electrically connected to an external power source VDD, and the second terminal of the driving transistor is electrically connected to the bottom electrode of the OLED stack; wherein the gate of the driving transistor is controlled by a data signal which supplied by a scan transistor controlled by a signal from select line SELECT1; and the control circuitry additionally comprises a protection circuit comprising a bipolar junction transistor. There can be a switch transistor between the scan transistor and the gate of the driving transistor for microdisplay applications. The OLED stack can comprise two or more OLED light-emitting units.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mounting device for a fish finding apparatus and, more particularly, to a motorized mounting device which includes an adjustable length pole used to mount a sonar transducer or other device an angler may be interested in mounting to the end of the pole that enters the water. The pole is used to spin the transducer or other apparatus in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction with a switch that is adapted to be operated by the angler's foot or a wireless remote. The mounting device is configured to be secured to a boat or mounted on a boat troll motor whereby the adjustable pole is secured and spins independent of the troll motor shaft.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible multilayer film. The flexible multilayer film includes at least three layers. One of the layers is a seal layer and one of the layers is a barrier layer. The seal layer is an ionomer. The backing layer is in direct contact with the seal layer. The backing layer is an ethylene/?-olefin multi-block copolymer.

Abstract: A compound having the following structure: wherein: R1 is a linker having the formula —(CH2)n-L1-, wherein L1 contains 1-6 carbon atoms and at least one —NH— linkage and at least one oxygen-containing or sulfur-containing linkage, and n is an integer of 0-3; R2 is a group having the formula —C(Y)-E, wherein Y is O or S, and E is a hydrocarbon group and either: (i) at least one carbon-carbon or carbon-nitrogen unsaturated bond or (ii) at least one alkyl halide group; R3 is selected from H, NR?2, NHC(O)R?, and —(CH2)p-T, wherein T contains at least one —NH— linkage; Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, Re, and Rf are independently selected from of H, hydrocarbon groups containing 1-3 carbon atoms, fluorine atom, and chlorine atom; X is N or CR9, wherein R9 is selected from H, hydrocarbon groups containing 1-3 carbon atoms, fluorine atom, and chlorine atom; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Customizable electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) systems may be utilized for charging electrified vehicles. Exemplary EVSE systems may include a charging cord assembly having a cable that includes an outer sheath and a lighting module housed within the outer sheath. The lighting module may be controlled to emit lighting effects for providing visual indications of various electrified vehicle charging statuses. Settings associated with the lighting effects may be customized within a human machine interface (HMI) of the EVSE system.

Abstract: Provided for is a mattress comprising a first layer comprising a first firm layer and a first soft layer, a second layer comprising a second firm layer and a second soft layer, where the second layer and the first layer are in horizontal adjacent contact. The mattress may further comprise a base layer comprising a base top layer and a base bottom layer, where the base layer and the first layer are in vertical adjacent contact, and where the base layer and the second layer are in vertical adjacent contact. The mattress may further comprise a cover comprising a cover top, a cover bottom, and a zipper, where the zipper may separate the cover top from the cover bottom, where a band may be disposed on an inside surface of the cover top, where the band may mask a gap between the first layer and the second layer.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for processing data packets and implementing policies in a software defined network (SDN) of a virtual computing environment. A plurality of computing nodes are communicatively coupled to network devices. The computing nodes are configured to provide at least one cloud edge processing function. The network devices are configured to enable communications between virtual machines within a virtual network of the virtual computing environment in accordance with associated policies. The network devices and the processing function are disaggregated from dependencies on particular computing nodes that are hosting the virtual machines.

Abstract: A battery pack sensing module includes a rigid printed circuit board that is to be carried by and bridge between a pair of battery cell arrays, a plurality of integrated circuits mounted on the rigid printed circuit board, and a pair of sense lead connectors at opposite ends of the rigid printed circuit board. Each of the sense lead connectors is electrically connected with at least one of the integrated circuits and can mate with a receiving connector of one of the battery cell arrays to establish an electrical connection between the receiving connector and the at least one of the integrated circuits.

Abstract: Systems and methods for provisioning and managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise determining location information of one or more access points and selecting a routing device based upon the location information. Communication can be established between the one or more access points and the select routing device to define a mobility group comprising the one or more access points.

Abstract: Provided herein are oral pharmaceutical compositions comprising amantadine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, and which have a low level of organic solvent. Provided are also methods of orally administrating a composition comprising amantadine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject, which has reduced gastrointestinal side effects or sleep disturbances. Further provided are extended release oral compositions comprising amantadine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, that are suitable for once daily administration.

Abstract: In an aspect, a system for generating a virtual assistant in a messaging user interface, the system comprising a computing device designed and configured to initiate a virtual message user interface between a user client device and the computing device; receive a user message entered by a user into the virtual message user interface; select a conversation profile for the virtual assistant as a function of the user message, wherein the conversation profile comprises behavior that the user uses to communicate; prioritize an agenda action of a plurality of agenda actions contained within a user agenda list as a function of the user message; and generate a response to the user message comprising the prioritized agenda action, wherein the response is further generated as a function of the selected conversation profile.

Abstract: According to one configuration, a gateway establishes a wireless communication link with a first communication device. The first communication device has access to a remote network via a path including the wireless communication link and a communication link though the gateway. The communication management hardware receives a notification indicating attributes of a wireless interface of the first communication device. The gateway or other suitable entity monitors for presence of wireless communications from the wireless interface advertising availability of a wireless service provided by the first communication device. In response to detecting the availability of or actual use of the wireless service as advertised by a wireless communication transmitted from the first communication device, the gateway controls a bandwidth provided to the first communication device to access the first communication device.

Abstract: A drive mode adaptation system is for a vehicle. The vehicle has a drive mode selector. The system includes a hybrid wireless tire sensor (HWTS) coupled to an interior of a tire of the vehicle, a processor electrically connected to the drive mode selector, and a memory. The memory has instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including gathering real time data with the HWTS, and utilizing the real time data with the drive mode selector to determine a preferred drive mode.

Abstract: Systems and methods for adjusting a weight, center of gravity, and balance point of a firearm are disclosed. The systems and methods include a handguard, a weight configured to be attached to the handguard, and a firearm accessory configured to be adjustably secured about the weight.

Abstract: A method includes executing an initial instance of a change log process for a distributed system, each instance of the change log process configured to store a transaction history of transactions executed on the distributed system. The method also includes receiving transaction requests for executing corresponding transactions on the distributed system and determining a change log load based on the received transaction requests. The method includes executing at least one subsequent instance of the change log process when the change log load satisfied a threshold load. When multiple instances of the change log process are executing, the method includes ceasing execution of the at least one subsequent instance of the change log process and merging the transaction history of the initial instance of the change log process and the transaction history of the at least one subsequent instance of the change log process.