Abstract: A system comprises a first control module that meets specified operational criteria for controlling a component of a vehicle and a second control module that meets specified operational criteria for actuating the component. The first control module is arranged to send a first signal to open a relay that, when closed, electrically couples a power output of the second control module to ground via a fuse, send a second signal to cause the second control module to power a motor for actuating the component, receive a third signal indicating a completion of actuation of the component, and responsive to receiving the third signal, send a fourth signal to close the relay.

Abstract: A first computer can operate a first instance of a neural network, receive a first data set input to the first instance of the neural network, determine a first calibration parameter for the neural network in the first instance of the neural network based on the first data set, and send the first calibration parameter to a server computer. A second computer can operate a second instance of the neural network, receive a second data set input to the second instance of the neural network, determine a second calibration parameter for the neural network in the second instance of the neural network based on the second data set, and send the second calibration parameter to the server computer. A server computer can aggregate the first and second calibration parameters to update a model of the neural network and update the neural network model for the first and second instances of the neural network at the first and second computers based on the aggregated first and second calibration parameters.

Abstract: A roof sealing system method of manufacture and method of application comprising three parts: a caulk gap filler, a mastic, and a top coating. All three components combine to create a singular sealed membrane when applied to a roof surface. The roof sealing system utilizes inert polyethylene fibers in a liquid silicone polymer.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology provide a method and apparatus for an image sensor. In various embodiments, the apparatus provides a driver circuit connected to a plurality of electrically distinct pixel groups to provide the pixel groups with a control signal. A delay measurement circuit is connected to the driver circuit and at least one of the pixel groups to measure a time delay of the control signal. A row control circuit is connected to the delay measurement circuit to receive the measured time delay and, in turn, deliver, via the driver circuit, the control signal to all pixel groups in a single row substantially simultaneously.

Abstract: The invention provides novel methods to place a complete package system filled with a sample into a light exposure chamber as a complete unit with periodic monitoring of the contents of the packaging system. Through this approach, it can be determined how the components of a complete package system perform collectively to influence its photoprotective performance enabling a first ever method to quantitate these impacts. In turn this will allow for package designs to be optimized for the photoprotection performances, for the impacts of packaging production defects to be explored, and for the influence of packaging form (e.g., surface area to volume ratio) to be determined. Such capabilities allow a first ever means to optimize package systems for photoprotective performance.

Abstract: A flow cell system includes a vessel and a fluid located in the vessel. A fluid surface of the fluid can be vented to a first gas pressure. The fluid surface can have a first cross-sectional area. The flow cell system includes a conduit in fluid communication with the vessel and positioned downstream of the vessel. The conduit can have a region that includes one or more orifices and has a second cross-sectional area. The second cross-sectional area can be less than the first cross-sectional area. The one or more orifices can be vented to a second gas pressure. The second gas pressure can be equal to or greater than the first gas pressure. Methods for analyzing a process fluid can include characterizing the fluid in the conduit.

Abstract: The present application relates to an electrical connection apparatus and an illumination system. The electrical connection apparatus comprises: a strip-shaped main body; a first and a second electrical connection terminals, provided at a first end and a second end of the main body respectively, and configured to be electrically connected each other and to a first electrical and a second interfaces respectively; and a spacing structure provided between the first end and the second end of the main body, having a platform portion provided at a part of the spacing structure facing towards the first end and a step portion higher than the platform portion, provided at a part of the spacing structure facing towards the second end, and the step portion fits the surface of the second electrical interface. The technical solutions of the present application provide a stable electrical connection between interfaces.

Abstract: According to at least some example embodiments, a dome collector separation stage includes an inner side wall that defines an inner channel; and an outer side wall that, together with the inner side wall, defines an outer channel, the inner channel being configured to receive a two-phase flow stream (FS) of water and steam, and pass the two-phase FS to the outer channel via inlets included in the inner side wall, the outer channel being configured to separate at least some water from the two-phase FS, and pass moisture-reduced steam out of the steam separator stage via outlets included in the outer side wall.

Abstract: A system for compressing body tissue including a clip having first and second tissue contacting surfaces. The clip is movable from a closed position to an open position wherein the clip receives tissue between the first and second tissue contacting surfaces to compress tissue between the first and second tissue contacting surfaces. A clip deployment device has a first clip engagement member and a second clip engagement member engageable with the clip, the first and second clip engagement members movable between first and second positions to controllably move the clip from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to an antenna formed in a chassis of a device. One example provides a wireless device comprising a chassis and a chassis antenna formed at least in part by a dielectric gap between a body of the chassis and the chassis antenna, where a first end of the chassis antenna is defined by a cut-out in the chassis and where a second end of the chassis antenna being conductively connected to a body of the chassis. The wireless device further comprises a modem, and a coupled feed connected to the modem and capacitively coupled to the chassis antenna.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing latency in the data path between a source and destination and managing resources in a 5G network are provided. The systems and methods described herein include dynamically selecting user plane functions (UPFs) and/or dynamically placing UPFs at particular locations within the 5G network. In some examples, each UPF in the 5G network is statically placed, and the UPF used for communication between a source and destination is dynamically selected based on control plane data. In other examples, UPFs are dynamically placed, and the UPF used for communication is dynamically selected to reduce latency and/or resource usage based on control plane data. In other examples, UPFs are dynamically placed, and the UPF used for communication is dynamically selected to reduce latency and/or resource usage based on user plane data after the flow of packets has started between a source and destination.

Abstract: A portable loose-leaf material vaporizer 1 comprises a heating chamber 20 for housing loose leaf material and vaporizing one or more active agents from the loose-leaf material, a mouthpiece 3 for withdrawal of the one or more active agents vaporized from the loose-leaf material, and a processing unit. The processing unit is configured to control temperature of the heating chamber 20 and to estimate a dosage of the one or more active agents withdrawn from the vaporizer 1 based on a mathematical model. The mathematical model relates vapor generating time and loose-leaf material properties, and optionally temperature of the heating chamber 20, to the dosage of the one or more active agents withdrawn or to be withdrawn from the vaporizer 1.

Abstract: A peripheral nerve interface including a microclip having a substantial U-shape and including an upper entry portion for entry of a nerve into the microclip and a lower seating portion for seating the nerve in the lower seating portion of the microclip; a stretchable microelectrode array including a plurality of electrodes, wherein the stretchable microelectrode array has a proximal end portion fixed to the microclip and a portion that is moveable and dragged into the upper entry portion and then the lower entry portion of the microclip in response to the microclip be positioned on the nerve; and an interface connected to a distal end of the stretchable microelectrode array and configured to interface with an external device for applying electrical stimulation to the nerve seated in the lower seating portion and for recording electrical characteristic of the nerve seated in the lower seating portion via the plurality of electrodes in the stretchable microelectrode array.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for thermal management, detection of abnormal cell heating, prevention of thermal runaway in the failing battery as well as the prevention of thermal runaway propagation and fire spread in battery systems. Battery systems and modules under the present disclosure can comprise deformation elements that deform when heated by a battery experiencing some type of failure. The deformation can be used to puncture a coolant tube, activate a nozzle, or otherwise release coolant onto the failing battery. The direct contact heat transfer, such as under boiling conditions, can quickly dissipate the heat using less coolant than prior art systems. Electrical circuits can automatically detect the deformation and disconnect the failing module or battery from a larger system.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and techniques to determine a color of an optical fiber in a fiber optic cable. A spectrophotometer camera may obtain a color value of the optical fiber. A fiber adaptor is operable to hold a single optical fiber of a fiber optic cable in a field of view of the spectrophotometer camera. A memory storing instructions that, when executed by a processor, enable identifying a color of the optical fiber. The color value may be compared to a color value of a number of reference colors. A color match score value may be generated for the color value with respect to each reference color. A confidence value may be obtained for a pair of color match scores that are closest in score value. Based on the confidence value, one of the reference colors is identified as a color of the optical fiber.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, an intelligent solar racking system is provided. The intelligent solar racking system includes a racking frame that receives and mechanically supports solar modules. The intelligent solar racking system includes sensors distributed throughout the racking frame. Each of the sensors detects and reports parameter data by generating output signals. The sensors include module sensors positioned to associate with each of the solar modules and detect a module presence as the parameter data for the solar modules. The intelligent solar racking system includes a computing device that receives, stores, and analyzes the output signals to determine and monitor operations of the intelligent solar racking system.

Abstract: An illumination system for a vehicle includes a headlight configured to emit a light beam along an optical path and into an environment. The illumination system includes an optical element having a body comprising four sides. The optical element is positioned along the optical path and configured to redirect the light beam. The illumination system includes a front lens positioned along the optical path and configured to receive the light beam from the optical element and collimate the light beam as the light beam passes into the environment. The optical element is configured to move around an optical element axis to translate the light beam relative to an azimuth plane of the environment.

Abstract: An accessory system for a pontoon boat includes a support comprising longitudinal members and at least one support crosspiece connected between the longitudinal members, where the support can be attached to a structural component of a pontoon boat and move between a stowed position and a deployed position. An accessory component includes one or more hangers with a hook constructed to engage the support. A support portion is connected to the accessory component and extends transversely away from the one or more hangers. In use, the support can be deployed along a side of a pontoon with the accessory component removably attached to the support. The accessory component can be used to support a platform, a grill, a cooler or other accessory alongside the pontoon boat.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are unit dose articles comprising one or more compartments, the one or more compartments comprising a nonwoven web and a water soluble film.

Abstract: A method is provided for generating a key ladder for securely communicating between a first device and a second device using a first device symmetric key and a chip-unique private key. The method includes generating a second processor-specific first device symmetric key from a first processor-specific first device symmetric key and a first identifier (CPU_ID), generating a chip-unique first device application private key (CUAPrK) from a second identifier and the second processor-specific first device symmetric key, generating a chip-unique first device application public key (CUAPuK) from the chip-unique first device application private key (CUAPrK), and transmitting the chip-unique first device application public key (CUAPuK) and an identifier of the processor to the second device.