Abstract: A method for rapidly evaluating inequality expressions for electromagnetic propagation includes obtaining a threshold loss value establishing a maximum electromagnetic (EM) path loss between a first geographical point and a second geographical point. The method also includes, for each of a plurality of EM paths between the first geographical point and the second geographical point, obtaining a minimum EM loss value for the corresponding EM path and a maximum EM loss value for the corresponding EM path and determining whether the maximum EM loss value for the corresponding EM path satisfies the threshold loss value. Additionally, the method includes, when the maximum EM loss value for the corresponding EM path satisfies the threshold loss value, determining that an actual EM path loss value for the corresponding EM path between the first geographical point and the second geographical point satisfies the threshold loss value.

Abstract: Systems and methods including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory storage devices storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processors and perform functions comprising: generating one or more feature vectors for a user, the one or more feature vectors at least comprising transaction-based features and slot-based features; generating, using a machine learning architecture, a repurchase prediction for the user based, at least in part, on the one or more feature vectors; generating, using the machine learning architecture, a time slot prediction for the user based, at least in part, on the one or more feature vectors, the time slot prediction predicting a time slot desired by the user for an upcoming transaction; and executing a reservation function that facilitates reserving of the time slot for the user. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Data processing systems and methods, according to various embodiments, are adapted for performing a process of procuring a vendor and sub-processes associated therewith, such as performing vendor risk assessments and providing training specific to the procurement of that particular vendor. Training requirements for the user procuring the vendor and/or for the vendor itself are determined and any deficiencies in current, valid training requirements are identified. Training to address any identified deficiencies is provided as part of the vendor procurement process. Training may be customized based on trainee and/or organization attributes to improve the effectiveness of such training.

Abstract: Systems and methods for production and presentation of video content are provided. The system receives a camera signal indicative of image data of a scene that includes a transparent panel and receives an overlay signal having at least one visual element. The system generates a first signal based on the processed camera and overlay signals and displays, on a first display, a processed image of the first signal indicative of the at least one visual element overlaid on the image data. The system displays an application window of a second signal on a second display and, based on a user input, relocates the application window from the second display to the overlay signal. The system displays the application window on the first display by transforming the application window utilizing a keying function and overlaying the transformed application window in the processed image of the first signal.

Abstract: Implementations of a method of forming a semiconductor package may include forming a plurality of notches into the first side of a semiconductor substrate; forming an organic material over the first side of the semiconductor substrate and into the plurality of notches; forming a cavity into each of a plurality of semiconductor die included in the semiconductor substrate; applying a backmetal into the cavity in each of the plurality of semiconductor die included in the semiconductor substrate; and singulating the semiconductor substrate through the organic material into a plurality of semiconductor packages.

Abstract: A portable ventilator includes a ventilation drive configured to drive ventilation gas from a gas source to a patient, wherein the portable ventilator is configured to removably connect to a host such that when the portable ventilator is connected to the host the ventilation drive drives ventilation gas from a host gas source to the patient and when the portable ventilator is not connected to the host the ventilation drive drives ventilation gas from a portable gas source to the patient.

Abstract: A method of rapidly evaluating the susceptibility of a strain of bacteria to a cell wall synthesis inhibiting antibiotic based on an assessment of cell enlargement in response to doses of the cell wall synthesis inhibiting antibiotic which are correlated to breakpoints of bacterial susceptibility.

Abstract: Technology for sensing non-volatile memory cells in which one or more sense nodes are charged to a sense voltage having a magnitude that improves sensing accuracy. One sense node may be charged to different sense voltages when sensing different memory cells at different times. Multiple sense nodes may be charged to a corresponding multiple different sense voltages when sensing different memory cells at the same time. The one or more sense nodes are allowed to discharge based on respective currents of memory cells for a pre-determined time while applying a reference voltage to the memory cells. The Vts of the selected memory cells are assessed based on respective voltages on the one or more of sense nodes after the pre-determined time. Different sensing voltages may be used based on bit line voltage, bit line resistance, distance of memory cells from the sense node, or other factors.

Abstract: A wireless device receives one or more downlink control information (DCI) indicating a sidelink preemption, first radio resources for sidelink control information (SCI), second radio resources for a sidelink transmission, and wireless device ID. The wireless device transmits the SCI, via first radio resources, in response to the sidelink preemption and based on the wireless device ID being the same as an ID for the wireless device.

Abstract: A system including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processors and perform: obtaining orders for fulfillment to physical stores from a distribution center, wherein the orders are associated with stacks comprising temperature-controlled pallets and non-temperature-controlled pallets; splitting the orders based on a type of each order; determining containers that are available for driver shifts, wherein the containers comprise temperature-controlled containers each having multiple compartments and dry containers each having a single compartment; generating potential routes by assigning, using a utilization-guided search, the non-temperature-controlled pallets and the temperature-controlled pallets to compartments of the containers; determining, from the potential routes, solution routes that are feasible and minimize costs; and outputting the solution routes. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to improved catalysts that provide for reduced product contaminants, related methods and improved reaction products. It more specifically relates to improved direct fuel production and redox catalysts that provide for reduced levels of certain oxygenated contaminants, methods related to the use of those catalysts, and hydrocarbon fuel or fuel-related products that have improved characteristics. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a method of converting one or more carbon-containing feedstocks into one or more hydrocarbon liquid fuels. The method includes the steps of: converting the one or more carbon-containing feedstocks into syngas; and, converting the syngas to one or more hydrocarbons (including liquid fuels) and a water fraction. The water fraction comprises less than 500 ppm of one or more carboxylic acids.

Abstract: A ball stud assembly includes a ball stud for engaging a component with a stepped bore extending along a bore axis and a reaction surface orthogonal to the bore axis. The stud includes a ball first end, a threaded second end, and a flange. The stud additionally includes a shank extending along a stud axis between the first and second ends, having a stepped shank shape, and configured to extend through the stepped bore and leave a gap between the bore and the shank. The stud also includes a flange between the first end and the shank with a flange surface orthogonal to the stud axis for engaging and abutting the reaction surface. The stud additionally includes a sleeve positioned on the shank and a threaded nut configured to tighten the stud on the component and deform the sleeve such that the sleeve fills at least part of the gap.

Abstract: In one aspect, a linear sensor includes at least one magnetoresistance element that includes a first spin valve and a second spin valve positioned on the first spin valve. The first spin valve includes a first set of reference layers having a magnetization direction in a first direction and a first set of free layers having a magnetization direction in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The second spin valve includes a second set of reference layers having a magnetization direction in the first direction and a second set of free layers having a magnetization direction in a third direction orthogonal to the first direction and antiparallel to the second direction. The first direction is neither parallel nor antiparallel to a direction of an expected magnetic field.

Abstract: A sliding soft-top convertible roof is provided. In another aspect, a convertible roof apparatus including rollers which sandwich a fore-and-aft elongated guide rail therebetween. A further aspect includes roof bow mounted brackets extending between an elongated and stationary guide rail and channels within which move cables for raising and lowering a roof cover, with the brackets being moveably coupled to the guide rail. Still another aspect includes a sport utility vehicle having a passenger compartment and a rear cargo compartment, where a sliding soft-top convertible roof is retractable to a position rear of the passenger compartment, lower than a nominal closed roof surface and above only a forward portion of the cargo compartment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polymeric blends suitable for use in non-pneumatic tires, processes for preparing the polymeric blends, and non-pneumatic tires and components thereof incorporating the polymeric blend. The polymeric blends include a thermoplastic polyester elastomer and a crosslinking compound.

Abstract: A light ring assembly for a smart-home device may include a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a light guide, where the light guide may include a plurality of cutouts that receive the plurality of LEDs, and a plurality of transmissive sections between the plurality of cutouts where a thickness of the transmissive sections tapers as the transmissive sections extend away from the plurality of cutouts. The light ring assembly may also include an output surface that receives light emitted from the plurality of LEDs through the plurality of transmissive sections, where the output surface is substantially circular.

Abstract: Ultrasensitive, decoupled thermodynamic sensing platforms for the molecular-level detection of target analytes are disclosed, wherein the sensors have a heating resistor decoupled from a sensing resistor. Embodiments of the decoupled sensor comprise a metallic microheater resistor on one side of substrate, and a sensor resistor coupled to a catalyst on the other side of the substrate. A sensor array may be provided including a plurality of sensors each having a different catalyst that, when exposed to an analyte, each experience an endothermic reaction, an exothermic reaction, or no reaction. A comparison of the reaction results to data comprising previously obtained reaction results may be used to determine the presence and the identity of the analyte. Advantageously, the decoupled sensors utilize less power and provide greater sensitivity than other-known systems, and may be used to detect and identify a single molecule of an analyte.

Abstract: A system, device, kit, assembly and methods for a frame assembly, including a door sill as shown and described. The assembly may be a door frame assembly and may, by way of example, be a door jamb and/or a door mullion including a door sill. In other embodiments, a door sill includes a base component having a slot, a deck component having a segment, and wherein the segment component press-fits within the slot to adjoin the base component and the deck component. Some inventions of the present disclosure may be considered a door sill having a press-fit removable deck.

Abstract: The role of a node component of a distributed application may be changed without the need to terminate a current OS process implementing the node component. A first component on a first node of a distributed file server may be designated as a control path master and configured to execute a first group of services defined for the control path master as part of a first OS process. One or more other components on one or more other nodes of the distributed file server may be designated as a control path agent and configured to execute a second group of services defined for the control path agent as part of a respective second OS process. The control path master may be changed to a control path agent, and a control path agent may be changed to a control path master, without having to reboot the control path component in question.

Abstract: Systems and methods including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory storage devices storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processors and perform: receiving in-session user activity entered into an initial graphical user interface (GUI) from a user electronic device of a user; selectively aggregating the in-session user activity of the user with historical activity data of the user; predicting one or more intents of the user by inputting the in-session user activity of the user and the historical activity data of the user into a first set of predictive algorithms; post-processing the one or more intents; and coordinating displaying an altered GUI based on the one or more intents, as filtered. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.