Abstract: A method of processing signal paths includes receiving an estimated location for a GNSS receiver in an environment. The method also includes generating a plurality of candidate positions about the estimated location where each candidate position corresponds to a possible actual location of the GNSS receiver. The method further includes, for each available satellite at each candidate position, modeling a plurality of candidate signal paths by ray-launching a raster map of geographical data. Here, the plurality of candidate signal paths includes one or more reflected signal paths. At each candidate position, the method also includes comparing, the plurality of candidate signal paths modeled for each available satellite at the respective candidate position to measured GNSS signal data from the GNSS receiver and generating a likelihood that the respective candidate position includes the actual location of the GNSS receiver based on the comparison.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a matrix multiply unit implemented as a systolic array of cells are disclosed. Each cell of the matrix multiply includes: a weight matrix register configured to receive a weight input from either a transposed or a non-transposed weight shift register; a transposed weight shift register configured to receive a weight input from a horizontal direction to be stored in the weight matrix register; a non-transposed weight shift register configured to receive a weight input from a vertical direction to be stored in the weight matrix register; and a multiply unit that is coupled to the weight matrix register and configured to multiply the weight input of the weight matrix register with a vector data input in order to obtain a multiplication result.

Abstract: For the shipping industry, these fuels provide solutions to long outstanding technical problems that heretofore hindered supply of low sulfur marine fuels in quantities needed to meet worldwide sulfur reduction goals. When ships on the open seas burn cheap low grade heavy bunker oils high in sulfur, nitrogen and metals, the SOx, NOx, and metal oxides go to the environment. This invention converts essentially all of each barrel of crude feed to a single ultraclean fuel versus conventional refining where crude feed is cut into many pieces, and each piece is sent down a separate market path meeting various different product specifications. When in port, ships can generate and sell electricity to land based electrical grids to offset fuel cost in an environment-friendly manner.

Abstract: A torque transmitting assembly including a first drum having a plurality of teeth formed at an end thereof and a sensor component annularly extending on an inner surface of the first drum. A gear assembly axially aligns with the first drum and has a plurality of teeth intermeshing with the plurality of teeth of the drum. The gear assembly includes an annular gear and a plate axially aligning with the gear.

Abstract: Systems and methods for media processing and streaming are provided. A method is performed by a Network-Based Media Processing (NBMP) source of a Framework for Live Uplink Streaming (FLUS) system. The method includes obtaining descriptions of capabilities of a FLUS sink via a FLUS source; and sending, to an NBMP workflow manager of the FLUS system via a path that does not include the FLUS source and the FLUS sink, a request to create or modify a workflow of the FLUS system based on the descriptions of the capabilities obtained.

Abstract: A system includes an OAI gateway; and a main server coupled to the OAI gateway via a network, and configured to be accessed by client workstations, the main server including: an OAI listener coupled to the OAI gateway; a notification server coupled to the OAI listener; and a memory defining a database and coupled to the OAI listener; the main server being configured to present to a workstation a user-fillable intake form having a plurality of questions, to be filled by an intake clerk, and the main server configured to receive answers to the questions from the workstation, and to present a score total to the workstation indicating whether to accept the potential customer, the score total varying depending on the received answers; and the system being configured to perform an automated action in response to the score total being above or below a predetermined threshold value. Other systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: Some aspects include a ski binding system using controllable electromagnets, alone or in combination with permanent magnets, as means of attaching or releasing a ski boot to a ski during use. Some aspects include a ski binding system using a controllable solenoid. In some aspects, microprocessor-based control releases binding electronically based on input from sensors located in binding, ski and/or boot, as well as in other equipment or clothing connected to them or to skier, or binding releases when a mechanical threshold is overcome. In some aspects, sensor data are recorded for analysis of system performance and for adjustment and improvement of system parameters based on data analytics.

Abstract: Systems and methods for lean muscle mass monitoring of patients and for identifying and treating at least one of Cachexia or Sarcopenia are disclosed. The system may include a dynamometer provided to patients, the dynamometer being configured to perform remote monitoring. The dynamometer may be used and data may be collected by patients without the supervision of a healthcare professional. Using the collected data, lean muscle mass may be tracked over time, to provide fast and accurate assessment of conditions. Using such an assessment, early treatment options can be targeted to patients to avoid progression into various disease states, for examples, more severe states of at least one of Cachexia or Sarcopenia.

Abstract: A method for monitoring and identifying changes in one or more parameters of an OS is disclosed. The method includes performing a measurement by a measurement application of a first computer system of the one or more parameters of a first OS executing on the first computer system, receiving the measurement of the one or more parameters of the first OS by an appraisal application, and storing the measurement of the one or more parameters of the first OS in a data store. The method also includes comparing the measurement with one or more first OS parameter norms associated with the first network slice, and identifying a change in the one or more parameters of the first OS by the appraisal application in response to comparing the measurement of the one or more parameters of the first OS with the one or more first OS parameter norms.

Abstract: To provide a technique with which a FLAIR image and a T1-weighted image can be acquired in a short scan time, a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus comprises: an RF driver unit 121 for driving an RF coil unit 103; a gradient coil driver unit 122 for driving a gradient coil unit 102; and a controller unit 124 connected to the RF coil driver unit 121 and gradient coil driver unit 122, for controlling them so that an imaging sequence ISc having a duration of 1TR for generating echoes from a body part being imaged is repetitively executed, where the imaging sequence ISc has a first sequence part SQ1 including an inversion pulse 11 and an FSE sequence 12, and a second sequence part SQ2 including an inversion pulse 21 and a GRE sequence 22.

Abstract: Techniques are shown for enabling a network system to index data stored on a third-party server to allow the data stored on the third-party server to be searchable by searching functionality of the network system.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for integrating model development control systems and model validation platforms. For example, the methods and systems discussed herein recite the creation and use of a model validation platform. This platform operates outside of the environment of the independently validated models as well as the native platform into which the independently validated models may be incorporated. The model validation platform may itself include a model that systematically validates other independently validated models. The model validation platform may then provide users substantive analysis of a model and its performance through one or more user interface tools such as side-by-side comparisons, recommended adjustments, and/or a plurality of adjustable model attributes for use in validating an inputted model.

Abstract: A computing system is configured to execute a computer program on a server and to provide a video stream of the program output to a geographically remote client over a communication network. An add-on manager is provided to facilitate the use of add-ons to extend the functionality of the computer program. The add-on manager is responsive to commands received from the client and is configured to associate individual add-ons and add-on data with specific user accounts. The add-ons can be located on the server or some other location remote from the client.

Abstract: A technique is provided for controlling a beam pattern employed by an antenna apparatus. The antenna apparatus comprises an antenna array, and beamforming circuitry to employ a beam pattern in order to generate a beam using the antenna array to facilitate wireless communication with at least one further antenna apparatus. Beam pattern adjustment circuitry is then arranged to receive a control signal indicative of a motion being imparted to the antenna apparatus, and to adjust the beam pattern to be used by the beamforming circuitry in dependence on the control signal, so as to alter a width of the beam in order to mitigate variation in link quality of the wireless communication due to the motion.

Abstract: A laminated busbar assembly includes one or more busbars that are configured to be electrically coupled to a plurality of battery cells, one or more insulative layers arranged adjacent to the one or more busbars, and a steel layer arranged between the one or more busbars and the plurality of battery cells. The steel layer is configured to shield the one or more busbars from a thermal event associated with one or more battery cells of the plurality of battery cells. The thermal event may include a debris, hot gas, sparks, embers, or other emanations. Each of the battery cells each include a respective venting end, where electrical terminals are located, that face the steel layer. The laminated busbar is a stack of layers that can include two busbars that form a DC bus, with insulation arranged between the busbars and between the steel layer and the proximal busbar.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprises: receiving a signal from a remote antenna at first and second antennas, the first and second antenna being collocated and offset from one another by a fixed predetermined angle such that a center of a high gain region of a main lobe of the first antenna is substantially aligned with a low gain region of a main lobe of the second antenna; determining a set of characteristics of the signal based on the signal being received at the first antenna; decoding a first data set based on the signal being received at the first antenna and a second data set based on the signal being received at the second antenna, both using the set of signal characteristics; and determining a currently aimed direction of the first antenna with relation to the remote antenna based on the difference between the first and second data sets.

Abstract: Systems and methods to increase intake air flow to a gas turbine engine of a hydraulic fracturing unit when positioned in an enclosure may include providing an intake expansion assembly to enhance intake air flow to the gas turbine engine. The intake expansion assembly may include an intake expansion wall defining a plurality of intake ports positioned to supply intake air to the gas turbine engine. The intake expansion assembly also may include one or more actuators connected to a main housing of the enclosure and the intake expansion assembly. The one or more actuators may be positioned to cause the intake expansion wall to move relative to the main housing between a first position preventing air flow through the plurality of intake ports and a second position providing air flow through the plurality of intake ports to an interior of the enclosure.

Abstract: A system for collecting data for assessment of cardiovascular function includes a plurality of monitoring devices coupled to different respective body parts. Each monitoring device is configured to measure a respective signal at the respective body part in response to cardiovascular activity. The respective signal includes a cardiovascular component attributable to the cardiovascular activity and an artifact component not attributable to the cardiovascular activity. When the monitoring devices measure the respective signals simultaneously over a same time period, the cardiovascular components are correlated, and the artifact components are not correlated.

Abstract: A comfort positioning pillow for use with a user's foot is provided. The pillow includes a first side surface; a second side surface; a flat front surface disposed between the first and second side surfaces; a flat back surface disposed between the first and second side surfaces, wherein the flat back surface is positioned at an angle relative to the flat front surface; a top surface disposed between the first and second side surfaces, wherein the top surface is convex-shaped; and a bottom surface disposed between the first and second side surfaces, and disposed between the flat front surface and the flat back surface. One or more methods of using the pillow are also provided.

Abstract: Aneurysms are treated by placing a scaffold across an aneurysmal sac to provide a blood flow lumen therethrough. An aneurysmal space surrounding the scaffold is filled with one or more expandable structures which are simultaneously or sequentially expanded to fill the aneurysmal space and reduce the risk of endoluminal leaks and scaffold migration. The expandable structures are typically inflatable and delivered by delivery catheter, optionally with an inflation tube or structure attached to the expandable structure.