Abstract: The programming techniques include the step of providing a memory device that includes a plurality of memory cells that are divided into at least two groups including a first group and a second group. The first group includes memory cells that are coupled to full select gate drains (SGDs), and the second group includes memory cells that are coupled to partial SGDs. The method continues with the step of applying a programming voltage to a selected word line that includes at least one memory cell of the first group and at least one memory cell of the second group. Simultaneous to the application of the programming voltage, the method continues with applying voltages to bit lines coupled to memory cells. The voltages being determined based on if the memory cells are of the first group or are of the second group.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and configurations for phase-shift autotransformers and multi-pulse rectifiers. A phase-shift autotransformer includes a wiring configuration for first, second and third magnetic cores, the wiring configuration including primary input and phase-shift windings. The primary input windings are configured to provide a first and second primary input inductances, and phase-shift windings of the wiring configuration are configured to provide multiple inductances for each phase-shift winding. A multi-pulse rectifier is provided including a phase-shifting autotransformer, a diode bridge rectifier configuration coupled to output of the autotransformer and a filtering capacitor coupled to the diode bridge rectifier. Other embodiments are directed to use of the multi-use rectifier system with vehicle charging station, such as an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).

Abstract: A method of verifying the programming of a plurality of memory cells in a data storage system includes performing a setup operation including settling of bit lines associated with the subset of memory cells; performing a sensing operation including subjecting the settled bit lines to a verify voltage signal; and performing first and second latching operations identifying memory cells of the subset of memory cells having threshold voltages that meet first and second verify reference voltages, where the first and second latching operations are part of the same program verify operation with no setup time between them.

Abstract: Molded articles having a decorative effect include at least 75% by weight neutralized acid copolymer. The molded articles include from 0.1% to 5% by weight polyamide-based pigment masterbatch. The polyamide-based pigment masterbatch includes from 30% to 95% by weight polyamide and from 5% to 70% by weight of a first pigment associated with the polyamide. The molded articles further include from 0.1% to 5% by weight of a second pigment derived from a liquid-based pigment masterbatch; and from 0.1% to 0.7% by weight of oil-based carrier derived from the liquid-based pigment masterbatch. Methods for preparing the molded articles include dry blending a neutralized acid copolymer, a polyamide-based pigment masterbatch, and a liquid-based pigment masterbatch to form an initial mixture; feeding the initial mixture to an injection molding apparatus; and molding the initial mixture with the injection molding apparatus to form the molded article.

Abstract: The present disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems for freezing a liquid suitable for use by a frozen confection machine. The apparatuses, methods, and systems include a two-piece form suitable for producing a dense ice structure.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for using artificial intelligence to determine which standardized text description an adverse event reported by a patient may match with. Artificial intelligence/machine learning may be used to determine matches between standardized text descriptions of adverse events and other text descriptions of adverse events (e.g., text descriptions input by patients that have taken a drug). Techniques described herein may improve the functioning of a computing system by allowing it to perform an action that it otherwise could not perform (e.g., determining a standardized text description for an adverse event experienced by a patient).

Abstract: A system and method for identifying a viable channel within an allocated downstream spectrum and establishing communication via a modem thereon. The disclosed technology provides for the broadband analysis of some or all of the available downstream spectrum to obtain a mapping of available channels and directing the modem to establish downstream communication upon at least one of these channels. The system includes an interface via which a user can specify parameters governing the analysis of the available downstream spectrum and the identification of a viable downstream channel.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are used for activating a downhole tool, powered by an exothermic reaction, for operation, while deploying a tubing string from a wellbore surface. The tubing string comprises a coupling for enabling pressurized activation of the downhole tool, which comprises a fuel (e.g., thermite) for producing the exothermic reaction. The coupling enables fluid to flow into an interior of the coupling through a first flow passage, during descent of the downhole tool. A stopper is dropped and/or seated to cause the coupling interior to pressurize to an activation pressure, which causes an activator to activate a burn within the downhole tool. Once the downhole tool completes its operation, the coupling interior is further pressurized to burst a burst disc, which opens a second flow passage for fluid to flow from the interior to exterior of the coupling, while downhole tool and coupling are raised to the surface.

Abstract: A first distance is determined between a location of a host vehicle and a received location of a remote vehicle, the remote vehicle being forward of the host vehicle. A second distance is determined between a target vehicle and the host vehicle. A time to reach is predicted between the target vehicle and the remote vehicle based on the first distance and the second distance. A brake of the host vehicle is pre-charged when the predicted time to reach is below a time threshold. Pre-charging of the brake of the host vehicle is suppressed when the predicted time to reach is above the time threshold.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an electric machine that generates torque to move wheels of the vehicle, and a controller. The controller operates the electric machine to limit a maximum speed at which the vehicle is driven in reverse such that the maximum speed depends on a number of detected objects behind the vehicle.

Abstract: Techniques for editing an interactive video, such as a video game, are disclosed. A three-dimensional (3D) view of the interactive video (e.g., a level in a video game) is presented, enabling one or more nodes in the interactive video to be edited. Example nodes include, but are not limited to, a camera node, a visual effects node, and an audio effects node. The 3D view of also enables a path that is logically connected to two nodes to be edited. For example, the path represents a camera transition when the path is logically connected to two camera nodes.

Abstract: A system and method for generating a cue sheet for submission to a performing rights organization. The system comprising a processor for executing the steps of: receiving an electronic file associated with a broadcast production comprising a list of cues used in the broadcast production and associated use data; extracting irrelevant data from the electronic file by determining and deleting irrelevant cues, determining and deleting unnecessary and unrelated use data from each cue, and determining and deleting duplicative cues, so that relevant cues and associated use data remain after extracting; searching a music catalog database to retrieve identification data for each relevant cue; storing each relevant cue with its associated use data and identification data in a memory; and generating a cue sheet comprising relevant cues with associated use data and identification data for each relevant cue.

Abstract: An ice maker includes a refrigeration system, a water system, and a control system. The control system includes an air fitting disposed above the sump of the water system, a pneumatic tube, and a controller including a processor and an air pressure sensor. The air fitting defines a chamber in which air may be trapped and includes one or more openings through which water in the sump is in fluid communication with the air in the chamber. The pneumatic tube is in fluid communication with the air pressure sensor and the air fitting. The air pressure sensor is adapted to sense a pressure corresponding to a sump water level. The controller is adapted to control the operation of the refrigeration system and the operation of the water system based upon the sump water level. To avoid errors in water level measurements due to temperature changes, the system uses the pressure sensor data's noise level to detect when the water level reaches the bottom of the air fitting.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating done flights over public roadways are disclosed herein. An example method includes transmitting, by a first drone, a drone safety message, the drone safety message being received by a vehicle or a roadside infrastructure device located along a first planned flight path, determining an emergency condition for the first done, transmitting a warning message over a vehicle-to-everything communication that indicates that the first drone is experiencing the emergency condition. A connected vehicle or mobile device receives the warning message over the vehicle-to-everything communication. Determining drone operating evidence as the first drone traverses along the first planned flight path, and storing the drone operating evidence in a distributed ledger.

Abstract: Systems and methods herein automate detection of switched-capacitor bank operation on a power grid. At least one power line sensor (106) may be positioned on a power line to measure electric field strength and current. A processor may be in communication with the power line sensor and memory storing a capacitor bank analyzer as computer readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, control the processor to: receive electric field data and current data from the power line sensor. The processor may extract key characteristics from the electric field data and the current data, compare the key characteristics to a library of key characteristics of a predictive model, and output, based on the predictive model, a label indicating presence of, or lack of, a capacitor switching event. E-field and current data from multiple line sensors may be aggregated to provide additional insight to capacitor bank operation.

Abstract: A cryogenic, kinetically active formulation in a pressurized package; the package; and a method of making the formulation and the package.

Abstract: Countermeasure method for programming a non-defective plane of a non-volatile memory experiencing a neighbor plane disturb, comprising, once a first plane is determined to have completed programming of a current state but where not all planes have completed the programming, a loop count is incremented and a determination is made as to whether the loop count exceeds a threshold. If so, programming of the incomplete plane(s) is ceased and programming of the completed plane(s) is resumed by suspending the loop count and bit scan mode, and, on a next program pulse, applying a pre-determined rollback voltage to decrement a program voltage bias. The loop count and bit scan mode are resumed once a threshold voltage level equals a program voltage bias when the loop count was last incremented. BSPF criterion is applied for each programmed state. Advancement to the next loop only occurs if a programmed state is determined incomplete.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to improved methods and systems for active surveillance of subject having non-aggressive prostate cancer.

Abstract: A redox flow battery includes positive and negative electrodes respectfully located in half-cells separated by a porous silicon wafer separator formed by MEMS Technology. The first half cell and the second half cell each preferably include a plurality of dividers or barriers configured to create flow channels which introduce turbulence insuring the electrolytes are changing or mixing at surfaces of the electrodes and the membrane. Also disclosed is a solar energy generation and storage system which includes a photovoltaic cell and an electrochemical energy storage battery which share a common electrode. Also disclosed is a membrane-less redox flow electrical energy storage battery, having a cathode electrode; an anode electrode formed of a porous silicon substrate in which surfaces of the pores of the porous silicon substrate are coated at least in part with a metal silicide; and, an electrolyte.

Abstract: Innovations in control and use of chroma quantization parameter (“QP”) values that depend on luma QP values. More generally, the innovations relate to control and use of QP values for a secondary color component that depend on QP values for a primary color component. For example, during encoding, an encoder determines a QP index from a primary component QP and secondary component QP offset. The encoder maps the QP index to a secondary component QP, which has an extended range. The encoder outputs at least part of a bitstream including the encoded content. A corresponding decoder receives at least part of a bitstream including encoded content. During decoding, the decoder determines a QP index from a primary component QP and secondary component QP offset, then maps the QP index to a secondary component QP, which has an extended range.