Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a base mounted to a vehicle defining a forward direction, a housing mounted to the base and rotatable relative to the base around an axis in a direction of rotation, a sensing apparatus inside the housing and rotatable with the housing, a sensor window fixed to and rotatable with the housing, and a nozzle fixed relative to the base. The sensor window is flat. The sensing apparatus has a field of view through the sensor window. The nozzle is positioned to be aimed at the sensor window when the sensor window is at a first rotational position that is more than 0° and less than 90° from the forward direction relative to the axis in the direction of rotation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to one or more memory management techniques. In embodiments, one or more regions of storage class memory (SCM) of a storage array is provisioned as expanded global memory. The one or more regions can correspond to SCM persistent cache memory regions. The storage array's global memory and expanded global memory can be used to execute one or more storage-related services connected to servicing (e.g., executing) an input/output (IO) operation.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for irrigating soils and crops are described. The irrigation system may include a center pivot irrigation system and at least one irrigation apparatus. The irrigation apparatus may include at least one side frame, at least one back frame, at least one boom assembly, at least one means for enabling the apparatus to move, and at least one means for configuring the apparatus to the center pivot irrigation system. The disclosure may reduce and/or eliminate rut formation.

Abstract: A system includes a computer including a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to detect a position of a head of an occupant within a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The instructions include instructions to conduct a hearing test based on the position of the head of the occupant. The instructions include instructions to output sound at least at one of a specified frequency or amplitude, the specified frequency or amplitude selected based on results of the hearing test.

Abstract: An embodiment of a system is described that, comprises a containment assembly comprising a receptacle configured to hold a substrate, wherein the containment assembly is configured to extend the receptacle from a housing and retract receptacle into the housing; and an aerosol collector comprising a sample chamber, wherein the aerosol collector is configured to operatively couple to the containment assembly and receive the extended receptacle with the substrate in the sample compartment.

Abstract: A method comprising: retrieving one or more customer engagement records, the one or more customer engagement records being associated with an opportunity for making a sale to a customer; identifying a plurality of free text samples that are part of the customer engagement records; identifying a plurality of data items that are part of the free text samples; calculating a plurality of semantic distances, each of the semantic distances corresponding to a different one of a plurality of data item pairs; clustering the data items into textual clusters based on the identified semantic distances; and training a classifier based, at least in part, on the textual clusters, the classifier being configured to receive an offer for the customer, classify the offer and output an estimation of whether the offer is expected to result in a sale.

Abstract: An array of phosphor pixels is positioned on an array of semiconductor LED pixels with thermally curable adhesive between them. Selected LED pixels of the array are electrically activated; resulting heat cures the adhesive to attach the corresponding phosphor pixel to the activated LED pixel and to release the corresponding phosphor pixel from a carrier. Removal of the carrier removes unattached phosphor pixels, leaving behind phosphor pixels attached to the LED pixels that were activated. The process can be repeated for phosphor pixels of different colors.

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for aliased data insertions/retrieval for key-value stores. In aspects, a data set comprising a primary key, one or more secondary keys (“aliases”), and data values may be received by a data storage system. The system may allocate an internal identifier to the primary key and store the internal identifier and the primary key in a first table. Each of the secondary keys may be used to create a key-value pair comprising the secondary key and the internal identifier. The key-value pair(s) may be stored in the first table with the corresponding primary key. The internal identifier and the data values may be stored in a second table. Subsequently, the primary or secondary key may be used to interrogate the first table for the internal identifier. The internal identifier may then be used to interrogate the second table for the data values.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically generating top level index files for use in adaptive bitrate streaming in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment of the method of the invention includes receiving a request from a playback device at a playback server, where the request identifies a piece of content, retrieving a list of assets associated with the identified piece of content using the playback server, filtering the list of assets using at least one predetermined criterion using the playback server, generating a top level index file describing each asset in the filtered list of assets using the playback server, and sending the top level index file to the playback device using the playback server.

Abstract: A system to synchronize application data bidirectionally between N clients and one server, by: (a) pushing mutations made in the client to the server, wherein each mutation is comprised of a mutation name identifying the type of mutation, and arguments provided by the application modifying the behavior of the mutation, and the pusher also pushes a client ID and mutation ID for each mutation to the server; (b) pulling server differentials to the client; (c) storing key/value pairs in a versioned cache, wherein the keys are text strings and the values are data provided by an application in the client; and (d) resolving conflicts between the client and the server with a rebaser that: forks the cache to create a synch branch when the client receives the latest server differential, applies the latest received server differential to the synch branch, applies only those mutations to the synch branch that have not already been acknowledged by the server, and then makes the synch branch the main branch of the cach

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for communicating trailer information from a trailer to a vehicle. In one embodiment, the method includes: a plurality of zone-based modules configured to communicate with at least one of sensors and actuators of a vehicle; and at least one command center module configured to communicate with the plurality of zone-based modules. The at least one of the plurality of zone-based modules includes a configuration sub-module configured to, by a processor, facilitate communication of the trailer information from the trailer to at least one other of the plurality of zone-based modules. Each of the plurality of zone-based modules includes a configuration sub-module configured to, by a processor, facilitate communication of the trailer information between the plurality of zone-based modules.

Abstract: A multi-function exercise apparatus for conducting an exercise regimen with a single exercise apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may be readily reoriented via a selectively extensible caster and wheels to face a desired direction for performance of an exercise. The multi-function exercise apparatus may be provisioned with storage locations to maintain weights and other accessories with the apparatus, to equip the multi-function exercise with the necessary weights and accessories for performing a full body exercise regimen. An articulating frame assembly permits a cushion assembly to be raised in either of a partial tilting configuration and a full tilting configuration. In the partial tilting configuration, a seated exercise apparatus is provided. In the full tilting configuration, a full cushioned surface of the apparatus may be tilted to a desired vertical orientation for performance of other exercises with the apparatus.

Abstract: The present concepts relate to placing gameplay locations in the real world, where gameplay elements can be generated at the gameplay locations. One example categorizes types of physical elements described in geolocation data, and determines scores for the physical elements based on the categorizations. Gameplay locations can then be utilized according to the scores, and the scores can be continuously refined through user or moderator interaction with gameplay elements that may be generated at the gameplay locations.

Abstract: A system comprising a computer including a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions such that the processor is programmed to: process vehicle sensor data with a deep neural network to generate a prediction indicative of one or more objects based on the data and determine an object uncertainty corresponding to the prediction and when the object uncertainty is greater than an uncertainty threshold, segment the vehicle sensor data into a foreground portion and a background portion. Classify the foreground portion as including an unseen object class when a foreground uncertainty is greater than a foreground uncertainty threshold; classify the background portion as including unseen background when a background uncertainty is greater than a background uncertainty threshold; and transmit the data and a data classification to a server.

Abstract: A nuclear reactor core mechanical support bracket is disclosed. The support bracket includes a housing, a spring disposed internally within the housing, a shaft slidingly disposed within the housing and to engage the spring to compress and decompress the spring as the shaft travels in and out of the housing, a shaft travel pin to control the travel of the shaft, and a flange to mount the support bracket to a canister of a nuclear reactor. The shaft includes an inset configured to interface with a nuclear reactor core component.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a semiconductor device can include a semiconductor region, an active region disposed in the semiconductor region, and a termination region disposed on the semiconductor region and adjacent to the active region. The termination region can include a trench having a conductive material disposed therein. The termination region can further include a first cavity separating the trench from the semiconductor region. A portion of the first cavity can be disposed between a bottom of the trench and the semiconductor region. The termination region can also include a second cavity separating the trench from the semiconductor region.

Abstract: Methods, systems and vehicles are provided for controlling a wireless application provided to a wireless device over a wireless network. One or more radio frequency (RF) parameters of the wireless device in the wireless network are triggered by the wireless application. One or more sensors generate sensor data of the wireless device in the wireless network. A processor at least facilitates determining whether an adjustment is appropriate for the wireless device in the wireless device to mitigate interference from wireless signals outside the wireless network, based on the sensor data, wherein the determination as to whether an adjustment is appropriate is based at least on part on whether the wireless application is being utilized for the wireless device in the wireless network; and adjusting, via instructions provided by the processor, a sensitivity of a receiver of the wireless device, based on the determination that the adjustment is appropriate.

Abstract: A system for processing video files includes receiving the video files, transcoding each of the video files, and making available each of the transcoded video files to a target platform. A predictive analysis process estimates the respective end times that each of the video files will be available for the target platform. Each of the respective end times are compared against a licensing window associated with the respective video file.

Abstract: A bio-assimilation master batch including a carrier resin, one or more transition metals, and one or more primary antioxidants is provided. The master batch may include one or more secondary antioxidants and one or more bioassimilation promoting additives. A process for producing polymeric bio-assimilating material including creating a master batch, mixing the master batch with a host polymer to form an end-use polymer mixture, and introducing the end-use polymer mixture to a polymer processing device to manufacture a polymer-based article. Products produced from a process for producing polymeric bio-assimilating material including creating a master batch, mixing the master batch with a host polymer to form an end-use polymer mixture, and introducing the end-use polymer mixture to a polymer processing device to manufacture a polymer-based article.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a manager module, a node, and a wired vehicle communications network connecting the node and the manager module. The manager module is programmed to receive a request to publish or subscribe to a message topic from the node; authenticate the node using the request; authorize the node by verifying that the node is on a permission list for the message topic; and upon authenticating and authorizing the node, transmit a symmetric key to the node. The node is programmed to encrypt or decrypt messages about the message topic using the symmetric key.