Abstract: A health sensor system and method can include a wearable non-invasive biosensor for capturing cardiac waveform signals such as electrocardiogram (ECG) signals and composite vibration objects over one or more channels, one or more processors operatively coupled to the wearable non-invasive biosensor, and memory having computer instructions which causes the system to perform certain operations. In some embodiments, the operations can include powering the health sensor system in response to receiving a radio frequency signal using a near field communication protocol, monitoring pulmonary artery pressures based on cardiac time intervals during a period when the health sensor system is powered by the radio frequency signal, performing a heart and lung function assessment based on the monitoring of the pulmonary artery pressures, and presenting the heart and lung function assessment. In some embodiments, the biosensor can be a single NFC patch biosensor.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a control circuit configured to connect to first word lines of a first vertical sub-block and second word lines of a second vertical sub-block. The first vertical sub-block and the second vertical sub-block include memory cells connected in series in NAND strings, each NAND string including memory cells coupled to the first word lines in series with memory cells connected to the second word lines. The control circuit is configured to program or sense memory cells along a selected first word line of the first vertical sub-block while applying a first voltage to second word lines that are connected to programmed memory cells and applying a second voltage to second word lines that are connected to unprogrammed memory cells.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for producing one or more of trioxygen, hydrogen and its ions, oxygen and its ions, hydrons, hydroperoxyls, and electronically modified oxygen derivatives from oxidizing agents that are exposed to photon emissions at a wavelength in a range of 0.01 nm to 845 nm, wherein wavelengths that photo-dissociate trioxygen may be excluded. The methods, systems and apparatuses enhance the effectiveness of photo-oxidation, photocatalytic, and/or photochemical combined with photocatalytic reactions.

Abstract: Rotor for electric machines and methods for fabricating rotors for electric machines are provided. An exemplary method includes assembling a stack of laminations to form a rotor core having an external surface. The rotor core defines one to five layers of internal cavities and an interior permanent magnet is positioned in a selected internal cavity. The method also includes locating a non-magnetic structural element in the selected internal cavity. Further, the method includes applying a compressive force on the external surface of the rotor core with an annular sleeve.

Abstract: The method has the collection of data from a user to apply for licensing cost reimbursement for a software application. The method processes payments from the user per service terms. The service terms appear in an electronic agreement displayed to the user and cover the user and the customer of the user utilizing the method. The provider pays the user the amount per the agreement less the license cost, per payment schedule billing, and any other fees. The method provides a platform for the user to provide a service, receive payment for the service, and cover the license cost to the user only upon receipt of payment from the user's customer. The invention does not create an independent contractor and an employee relationship with its user.

Abstract: A computing device includes a system-on-a-chip. The computing device comprises a network interface controller (NIC) that hosts a plurality of virtual functions and physical functions. Two or more compute nodes are coupled to the NIC. Each compute node is configured to operate a plurality of Virtual Machines (VMs). Each VM is configured to operate in conjunction with a virtual function via a virtual function driver. A dedicated VM operates in conjunction with a virtual NIC using a physical function hosted by the NIC via a physical function driver hosted by the compute node. The computing device further comprises a fabric manager configured to own a physical function of the NIC, to bind virtual functions hosted by the NIC to individual compute nodes, and to pool I/O devices across the two or more compute nodes.

Abstract: A bubble-up auger assembly for an agricultural vehicle includes a rotatable shaft having flightings and a first connection end that is configured to be releasably engaged with an input shaft for rotating the rotatable shaft. A tube surrounds the rotatable shaft. A linkage guides movement of the auger assembly between a raised position and a lowered position. In the raised position, the connection end of the rotatable shaft is positioned to be engaged with the input shaft. In the lowered position, the connection end of the rotatable shaft is positioned to be separated from the input shaft. As the auger assembly is moved from the raised position to the lowered position, in a first movement, the linkage is configured to initially translate the auger assembly in a first direction, and in a second movement, the linkage is configured to rotate the auger assembly to the lowered position.

Abstract: A heuristics-based concurrent edit detector (“ConE”) can notify collaborators about potential conflicts that may be caused by edits made by other collaborators. ConE may compare concurrent edits submitted by collaborators, calculate the extent of overlap between two sets of edits, apply one or more filters to balance recall versus precision, and decide whether to alert the collaborators about candidate potential conflicts. ConE may be light-weight and easily scalable to work in a very large environment with numerous collaborators.

Abstract: A system and a method for synchronizing performance effects with a musical performance. The method includes receiving a MIDI signal representing an audio track currently being played; determining, in near real-time, a tempo value of the said audio track based on a corresponding clock speed information as obtained from the MIDI signal; receiving information about a video file selected to be played along with the said audio track; determining, in near real-time, a tempo value of the said video file based on the received information thereabout; processing the said video file to determine required playback speed adjustment therefor to cause the tempo value of the said video to be in sync with the determined tempo value of the said audio track; and playing the said video file with the required playback speed adjustment applied thereto, along with the audio track in the musical performance.

Abstract: A cell module assembly includes a first frame having a first plurality of pockets, a second frame spaced apart from the first frame and having a second plurality of pockets, a plurality of lithium-ion battery cells coupled to and extending between the second frame and the first frame, a first collector plate electrically connected to the plurality of lithium-ion battery cells and coupled to the first frame by a first curable adhesive, and a second collector plate electrically connected to the plurality of lithium-ion battery cells and coupled to the second frame by a second curable adhesive. Each one of the plurality of lithium-ion battery cells is received within a respective one of the first plurality of pockets and a respective one of the second plurality of pockets.

Abstract: A pacemaker system includes a drive-sense circuit (DSC) operably coupled to a pacemaker lead. The DSC generates a pace signal including electrical impulses based on a reference signal. The DSC provides the pace signal via the pacemaker lead to an electrically responsive portion of a cardiac conductive system of a subject to facilitate cardiac operation of a cardiovascular system of the subject. The DSC senses, via the pacemaker lead, cardiac electrical activity of the cardiovascular system of the subject that is generated in response to the pace signal and electrically coupled into the pacemaker lead and generates a digital signal that is representative of the cardiac electrical activity of the cardiovascular system of the subject that is sensed via the pacemaker lead. The DSC provides digital information to one or more processing modules that includes and/or is coupled to memory and that provide the reference signal to the DSC.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relates to two improved catalysts and associated processes that directly converts carbon dioxide and hydrogen to liquid fuels. The catalytic converter is comprised of two catalysts in series that are operated at the same pressures to directly produce synthetic liquid fuels or synthetic natural gas. The carbon conversion efficiency for CO2 to liquid fuels is greater than 45%. The fuel is distilled into a premium diesel fuels (approximately 70 volume %) and naphtha (approximately 30 volume %) which are used directly as “drop-in” fuels without requiring any further processing. Any light hydrocarbons that are present with the carbon dioxide are also converted directly to fuels. This process is directly applicable to the conversion of CO2 collected from ethanol plants, cement plants, power plants, biogas, carbon dioxide/hydrocarbon mixtures from secondary oil recovery, and other carbon dioxide/hydrocarbon streams.

Abstract: An article of manufacture is described comprising the combination of an adjunct material and a delivery particle. The delivery particle comprising a benefit agent core material and a shell encapsulating the core material is described, along with a process for forming such a delivery particle and articles of manufacture. The shell is the reaction product of: i) an isocyanate or acid chloride or acrylate with ii) an amine-containing natural material having free amino moieties, and iii) an ?, ?-unsaturated compound, the ?, ?-unsaturated compound forming C—N covalent bonds with the amine moieties of the natural material. The delivery particle of the invention has improved release characteristics, with enhanced degradation characteristics in OECD test method 301B.

Abstract: A fence stop system for a table saw includes a fence stop that has a stop surface that is moveable between first and second positions. In the first position, the stop surface is disengaged from a portion of a table saw fence. In the second position, the stop surface engages the portion of the table saw fence. The fence stop includes a micro adjustment mechanism to “dial in” an exact measurement for a rip or cut. The fence stop system may additionally include a second fence stop that can be coupled to the first fence stop to create a mated pair. When the stop surfaces are in their second positions (i.e., stopping position), part of the table saw fence is disposed between the respective stop surfaces that allow the fence to translate between the stop surfaces to effectuate a dado cut in the wood.

Abstract: A cam assembly for a compound archery bow includes a cam adjustable component. The cam adjustable component is operable to move with respect to the base by rotating a drive mechanism. The cam adjustable component may be a draw module, cable stop, and/or limb stop. When the cam adjustable component is the draw module, the cable stop and/or limb stop may be operatively connected to the draw module such that movement of the draw module simultaneously moves the cable stop and/or limb stop.

Abstract: A multi-material electrode device is disclosed. The multi-material electrode device includes a first electrode, a dielectric material coupled to the first electrode, and a second electrode coupled to the dielectric material. In the multi-material electrode device, the first electrode and the second electrode do not include the same material.

Abstract: Incremental proximity graph maintenance (IPGM) systems and methods for online ANN search support both online vertex deletion and insertion of vertices on proximity graphs. In various embodiments, updating a proximity graph comprises receiving a workload that represents a set of vertices in the proximity graph, each vertex being associated with a type of operation such as a query, insertion, or deletion. For a query or an insertion, a search may be executed on the graph to obtain a set of top-K vertices for each vertex. In the case of a deletion, a vertex may be deleted from the proximity graph, and a local or global reconnection update method may be used to reconstruct at least a portion of the proximity graph.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for inspecting an object comprises a first camera for inspecting a first surface of the object, and a second camera for inspecting a second surface of the object. The object may be placed upon a support structure during simultaneous inspection by the first camera and the second camera. At least one roller is arranged to selectively engage the object when the object is placed upon the support structure, wherein the at least one roller is adapted for circumferential rotation relative to the support structure. Rotation of the at least one roller causes a corresponding circumferential rotation of the object relative to the first and second cameras.

Abstract: A metal stack of layers contacting an N-type layer of a light emitting diode (LED) device comprises: an ohmic contact layer electrically contacting the N-type layer and having a work function value that is less than or equal to a work function value of the N-type layer; a reflective layer electrically contacting the ohmic contact layer; a first material barrier layer electrically contacting the reflective layer; a current carrying layer electrically contacting the first material barrier layer; and a second material barrier layer electrically contacting the current carrying layer. LED devices incorporate the metal stack of layer as a bonding material and/or as an ohmic contact-reflective material. Methods of making and using the metal stacks and LED devices are also provided.

Abstract: An endoscope, cannula, and obturator. The endoscope has a handle and an insertion shaft. The insertion shaft has a solid state camera. The handle contains a circuit board with circuitry for control of and receipt of signals from the camera. The handle and its components are formed of biocompatible materials. The handle is formed of inner and outer shells concentric with each other, rotation of the shells relative to each other controlled via one or more resilient components frictionally engaged between the respective shells. The handle has no metal fasteners, no adhesives, and no detachable parts small enough to travel though fluid passages of the insertion shaft, except those encapsulated by overmolding or melt-fusing to prevent dislodgement. The cannula has a connector and locking feature designed to engage with mating connectors and locking features of the obturator and the endoscope, both successively.