Abstract: A method for authenticating payload delivery devices. The payload delivery devices can include autonomous robotic delivery vehicles or other devices. The disclosed method causes delivery devices to authenticate each other during the delivery cycle via the cloud by determining, via a processor, payload delivery mission metadata that can include a mission identification (ID), payload information, and a mission type associated with payload delivery. The method further includes generating, based on the payload delivery mission metadata, a multi-modal authentication message that, when received by a first delivery device, configures the first delivery device to authenticate a second delivery device using a token generated onboard the delivery device or received from the cloud server, receive and authenticate delivery payload associated with the payload delivery mission, and complete a delivery operation through cloud server-coordinated or independent device authentication.

Abstract: A device for calculating a therapeutic remedy result, the device including a display; a sensor; and a computing device in communication with the display and the sensor, wherein the computing device is configured to record a user vibrancy datum; identify a therapeutic remedy instruction set as a function of the user vibrancy datum, wherein the therapeutic remedy instruction set comprises a therapeutic remedy; and calculate a therapeutic remedy result that associates the user vibrancy datum and the therapeutic remedy with a therapy response curve.

Abstract: A method includes generating a test call from a user device to a public safety access point, wherein the test call is generated on a schedule, wherein the test call is configured to test call parameters, and wherein the test call parameters comprise a planned base station site and a planned base station sector, acquiring call detail data associated with the test call, in which the call detail data includes an identification of an actual base station site and an actual base station sector used for the test call and the public safety access point receiving the test call, and wherein the actual base station site collects the call detail data, determining whether the call detail data matches the test call parameters, and generating a pass or fail determination based on the determining step.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, pesticidal compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such pesticidal compositions against such pests. These pesticidal compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses a molecule having the following formula and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A lighting system includes a lighting device arranged to attach to a vehicle. The lighting device includes at least two ultraviolet lights and at least one sensor. The sensor determines whether any of at least two areas or zones adjacent to the lighting device are poorly visibly illuminated and/or occupied by personnel, and illuminates these areas or zones with ultraviolet light. The lighting system is configured to operate in conjunction with existing emergency visible lighting and/or flashing visible light systems by using the sensors to sense visible illumination of each individual area or zone provided by the existing emergency visible lighting and flashing visible light systems. The lighting system may be configured to synchronize the illumination of each individual area or zone in ultraviolet light with intermittent absence of visible light illumination in each area or zone from the existing emergency visible lighting and flashing visible light systems.

Abstract: Lead/lead oxide/carbon (“Pb—O—C”) nanocomposite materials that are useful as electrode active materials for electrodes in lithium and sodium batteries are formed by grinding a mixture of a lead oxide material and a carbon material in a high energy ball mill. A Pb—O—C nanocomposite as described herein comprises Pb and lead oxide nanoparticles homogeneously dispersed in a carbon nanoparticle matrix. In the nanocomposite, other elements (e.g., transition metals, Al, Si, P, Sn, Sb, and Bi) can be alloyed with the Pb nanoparticles, incorporated as a mixed oxide with the lead oxide nanoparticles, or can be present as distinct elemental or oxide nanoparticles within the carbon nanoparticle matrix.

Abstract: Image displays are disclosed. An image display may include an image support and a plurality of foldable sections. Each foldable section may have a first segment rotatably coupled to and configured to lock with the image support and a second segment rotatably coupled to and configured to lock with the first segment. The image display may have an open and an assembled configuration. Display faces of the image support, first segment, and second segment may be coplanar in the collapsed configuration. The display faces image support and the second segment may be perpendicular to the display face of the first segment in the assembled configuration.

Abstract: A container for transporting satellite equipment and other equipment into low-orbit and deep space includes vacuum rigidizing structures covering the interior of each side wall and base of the container. The vacuum rigidizing structures contain microbeads and is connected to a pump mechanism able to transfer air into or out of the vacuum rigidizing structures. Before the equipment is added to the container, air is released from the vacuum rigidizing structures. After the equipment is added, the vacuum rigidizing structures are able to be inflated enough such that the microbeads compactly conform around the equipment, preventing movement while applying minimal pressure to the equipment. The container is capped with a lid lined with aerospace-grade foam.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a data processing consent capture system may be configured to prompt the data subject to consent to one or more types of data processing (e.g., to provide a desired consent) in response to identifying particular cookies (e.g., or types of data processing) that a data subject has not consented to. The system may, for example, substantially automatically prompt the data subject to consent for one or more particular types of data processing in response to determining that the user (e.g., data subject) has requested that a website or other system perform one or more functions that are not possible without a particular type of consent from the data subject. The system may, for example, prompt the user to consent in time for a certain interaction with the website, application, etc.

Abstract: A machine learning system includes a coach machine learning system that uses machine learning to help a student machine learning system learn its system. By monitoring the student learning system, the coach machine learning system can learn (through machine learning techniques) “hyperparameters” for the student learning system that control the machine learning process for the student learning system. The machine learning coach could also determine structural modifications for the student learning system architecture. The learning coach can also control data flow to the student learning system.

Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to techniques for optimizing hyperparameters, such as optimizing different combinations of hyperparameters, for instance. Some embodiments are particularly directed using a genetic or Bayesian algorithm to identify and optimize different combinations of hyperparameters for a machine learning (ML) model. Many embodiments construct a search using a genetic algorithm that prioritizes the most important hyperparameters in influencing model performance.

Abstract: Methods generally including determining a structure in the data; by the controller, determining a relevance of the determined structure in the data to at least one role type stored within a role taxonomy; by the controller, determining a reduced dimensionality view of the data in response to the determined structure in the data. The reduced dimensionality view comprises fewer dimensions than the data from the plurality of input sensors. The reduced dimensionality view further comprises a graphical element representing at least one of: mechanical portions of a machine of the industrial environment, or a sensor from the plurality of input sensors that provided data; and providing the reduced dimensionality view to a user interface that is associated with at least one entity associated with the at least one role type stored within the role taxonomy.

Abstract: A method for using a line-of-credit digital content distribution platform is disclosed. The method includes receiving, from a user computing device, a request for initial access of a user to a digital content distribution platform, granting access to the digital content distribution platform based upon the request for initial access, providing the user with a line-of-credit usable by the user, wherein the line-of-credit includes a digital credit, providing an introductory digital credit to the user, receiving, from the user, an activity completed on the digital content distribution platform for the digital credit and increasing the line-of-credit as a function of the activity completed by the user.

Abstract: A bowl is attached to a drip irrigation system at an emitter, so that the bowl can be filled with water in an automated fashion, using the control timer and solenoid valves of the existing irrigation system. The emitter has a stem and a head. The stem extends through a hole in the sidewall of the bowl so that the head rests against the sidewall of the bowl. Preferably the head is flush with the sidewall of the bowl and forms a water-tight seal with the sidewall of the bowl. Drip irrigation tubing is attached to the stem of the emitter and connected to the drip irrigation system. A through-hole runs through the emitter to permit water to flow from the drip irrigation tubing through the stem and head into the bowl. An in-line valve between the water source and the emitter improves control of the water through the emitter.

Abstract: A system and method for a recharging station including a landing pad, a rechargeable component coupled to the landing pad, a power delivery unit configured to deliver powerfrom a power supply unit or power storage unit to the recharging component, and a support component coupled to the bottom of the landing pad.

Abstract: A visual perception system includes a scanning camera, color sensor with color filter array (CFA), and a classifier node. The camera captures full color pixel images of a target object, e.g., a traffic light, and processes the pixel images through a narrow band pass filter (BPF), such that the narrow BPF outputs monochromatic images of the target object. The color sensor and CFA receive the monochromatic images. The color sensor has at least three color channels each corresponding to different colors of spectral data in the monochromatic images. The classifier node uses a predetermined classification decision tree to classify constituent pixels of the monochromatic images into different color bins as a corresponding color of interest. The color of interest may be used to perform a control action, e.g., via an automated driver assist system (ADAS) control unit or an indicator device.

Abstract: An electrode for an electrochemical cell includes a positive electroactive material and a polymeric binder. The positive electroactive material is present in an amount greater than 95 weight percent of the electrode. The positive electroactive material includes first, second, and third electroactive materials. The first electroactive material includes a lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC), a lithium nickel manganese cobalt aluminum oxide (NMCA), a lithiated nickel cobalt aluminate (NCA), or a combination thereof. The first electroactive material has a nickel content of greater than or equal to about 60 mole percent. The second electroactive material includes a phosphate-containing positive electroactive material. The third electroactive material includes a lithium manganese oxide (LMO).

Abstract: An electrical connection unit for a battery pack includes a busbar having a first hole therein, a top surface and a bottom surface, an annular bushing having a top end abutting the bottom surface, a bottom end opposed to the top end and a bore hole therein registered with the first hole, a busbar cage secured to the busbar and retaining the annular bushing in abutment with the busbar, the busbar cage having a cavity therein above the top surface, and a fastener having a head portion captured within the cavity and a shank portion extending through the first hole. The annular bushing may include one or more indents formed on an outer surface thereof, and the busbar cage may include a plurality of fingers extending along the outer surface and interfacing with the one or more indents. Each finger may include a protrusion configured to rest within an indent.

Abstract: Force transducers for use in electrostatic drivers, including electrostatic drivers that can be utilized in loudspeaker systems that utilize drivers having a magnetic negative spring (MNS) (such as reluctance assist drivers (RAD) and permanent magnet crown (PMC) drivers). The electroacoustic drivers having the force transducers can be used at all audio frequencies, including subwoofer frequencies.

Abstract: A load control system may include control devices configured to communicate via a network. The network may include router devices (e.g., a leader device and other router devices) for enabling communication of messages throughout the network. Boundary router devices may be assigned to assist with communications around a noise source. The boundary router devices may be identified as being outside of a first range from the noise source and within a second range from the noise source. Control device within the first range that are closer to the noise source may be assigned as end devices. The boundary router devices that are outside of the first range may be close enough to the end devices within the first range to assist the end devices with communication around the noise source.