Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes semiconductor devices located on a top surface of a substrate semiconductor layer, lower-level metal interconnect structures, source-level material layers, and a three-dimensional memory array including an alternating stack of insulating layers and electrically conductive layers and memory stack structures vertically extending through the alternating stack and comprising a respective vertical semiconductor channel and a respective memory film. A vertically alternating sequence of insulating plates and dielectric material plates is laterally surrounded by the alternating stack. A through-memory-level interconnection via structure vertically extends through each plate within the vertically alternating sequence and contacts a center portion of a top surface of one of the lower-level metal interconnect structures.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lamp includes a primary LED grouping (210,310), a switchable LED grouping (215), and a conduction path selector (240,340) configured to select a conductive path that places the primary LED grouping in electrical series with at least a portion of the switchable LED grouping, or bypasses the switchable LED grouping. The primary LED grouping have a first color temperature rating, and each respective LED subgrouping have a respective color temperature different from the first color temperature. Selection of one or more LED subgrouping results in the LED lamp emitting different color temperatures.

Abstract: The inventive disclosures described herein pertain to an improved tamper-resistant/tamper-evident (TE) seal for containers of consumer-product-containment vessels (such as, for example, prescription bottles, condiment bottles, etc.) that enables a user to better grip and/or exert force/leverage to more-easily and reliably open such containers. Specifically, it features an improved seal-removal assembly that provides a collapsible finger-receiving aperture that allows a user to insert at least one user finger (or an elongated tool, such as a writing utensil), and exert upward force to breach the container seal.

Abstract: A method includes initiating a session at a first device having a session identifier. The session being one-to many. The method further includes joining the session with a third device and a second device using a session identifier, generating a physical condition signal at a physical condition sensor, converting the physical condition signal to a first signal, communicating the first signal to the second device and third device through a network, and generating an indicator at the second device or the third device corresponding to the first signal.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a set of feature vectors can be derived from any biometric data, and then using a deep neural network (“DNN”) on those one-way homomorphic encryptions (i.e., each biometrics' feature vector) can determine matches or execute searches on encrypted data. Each biometrics' feature vector can then be stored and/or used in conjunction with respective classifications, for use in subsequent comparisons without fear of compromising the original biometric data. In various embodiments, the original biometric data is discarded responsive to generating the encrypted values. In another embodiment, the homomorphic encryption enables computations and comparisons on cypher text without decryption. This improves security over conventional approaches. Searching biometrics in the clear on any system, represents a significant security vulnerability. In various examples described herein, only the one-way encrypted biometric data is available on a given device.

Abstract: A system and method for analyzing a service provider of a retirement plan and comparing the service provider against the service providers associated with a group of similar plans is disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer system for evaluating a service provider of a retirement plan comprises a computer server having a database comprising a plurality of data defining a plurality of characteristics of each of a plurality of retirement plans, software configured to identify a subset of the plurality of retirement plans having characteristics comparable to characteristics of the selected retirement plan in view of the type and characteristics of the service provider, software configured to permit the selection of at least one report providing the comparison of the service provider, and software configured to automatically generate and deliver the selected at least one report to a user for display on a user interface.

Abstract: A monitoring system for data collection related to a production line of an industrial environment includes a data storage structured to store a plurality of data collection templates, each of the plurality of data collection templates comprising a data collection routine; a data collector structured to interpret a plurality of detection values that correspond to a plurality of input channels, wherein the plurality of detection values are obtained according to a data collection routine corresponding to a selected one of the plurality of data collection templates; wherein the data storage is further structured to store at least a portion of the plurality of detection values; a data analysis circuit structured to interpret at least a subset of the detection values to determine a state value corresponding to one of a process or a component of the production line; and an expert system circuit structured to perform a data collection modification by performing one of: adjusting the data collection routine correspond

Abstract: There is provided an arrangement which is capable of reliably generating and transmitting viewing information with respect to contents received via a communication route other than terrestrial broadcasting waves. Contents in which a contents ID applicable to the generation of viewing information and viewing information-compatible data such as viewing information destination information or the like are recorded in an electronic watermark (WaterMark) or a sound data file are sent from a transmitting apparatus to a receiving apparatus. The receiving apparatus acquires the contents ID and the viewing information destination information, etc. from the electronic watermark (WM) or the sound data file, generates viewing information using the acquired data, and sends the generated viewing information to a designated address.

Abstract: A system and method for generating a limited use login credential associated with an account maintained by an institution, where the credential facilitates secure access to the account.

Abstract: A folding chair can include a seat pan being formed by a pair of seat bars. The seat pan can be tensioned by a pair of vertical legs. The chair can also include a backrest formed by a pair of diagonally extending backrest bars, a front frame formed by a pair of cross bars, a rear frame formed by rear cross bars, and a pair of armrests. The vertical legs can each be provided with a lower leg and an upper leg. The inner leg can be configured to telescope out of the outer leg and at least one of the vertical legs can be provided with a latch for locking the outer leg to the inner leg. The latch can include a trigger and a projection can be configured to rotate the projection out of a slot formed in the inner leg.

Abstract: A system for monitoring the landing zone of an electric aircraft, the system including an electric aircraft wherein the electric aircraft includes at least a sensor configured to measure a plurality of data of regarding a first potential landing zone and transmit the plurality of data to at least a flight controller. The flight controller is designed and configured to receive the plurality of data from at least a sensor, determine a landing safety datum as a function of the plurality of data and at least a safety parameter range, and transmit the landing safety datum to an output device. The output device is designed and configured to receive the plurality of data from the flight controller, and display, to the pilot, the landing safety datum and a locator component designed and configured to capture a second potential landing zone that is distinct from the first potential landing zone.

Abstract: A method for setting a block vector for intra block copy (IBC) may include setting the block vector that indicates an offset between a current block in a current picture and a reference block in the current picture to satisfy a constraint that locations of reference samples of the reference block stored in an IBC buffer do not correspond to both of a first horizontal edge of the IBC buffer and a second horizontal edge of the IBC buffer; and performing IBC based on setting the block vector to satisfy the constraint.

Abstract: To facilitate a handoff of a communication session in a wireless network, a first wireless access point at least temporarily emulates a second wireless access point, spoofing a target communication device that communications transmitted from the first wireless access point appear to be transmitted from the second wireless access point. According to a first configuration, the communication session is handed off from the first wireless access point to the second wireless access point. According to another configuration, the communication session is handed off from the second wireless access point to the first wireless access point.

Abstract: A tri-carboxylic compound of Formula (IA) optionally in combination with a compound of Formula (IIA) behaves as a low-VOC, low odor coalescing agent, while a tri-carboxylic compound of Formula (IA) in combination with a compound of Formula (IIB), or alternatively, a tri-carboxylic compound of Formula (IB) in combination with a compound of Formula (IIA) exhibits dual coalescing and plasticizing properties. A tri-carboxylic compound of Formula (IB) optionally in combination with a compound of Formula (IIB) behaves as low-VOC, low odor plasticizing agent.

Abstract: The resolving of a decentralized identifier to a corresponding data structure using multiple resolvers. This allows for the use of a consensus of resolvers to improve trust in the resolution process. In order to resolve, a decentralized identifier is sent to multiple resolvers. In response, each of at least some of those resolvers will return a data structure of a particular type (e.g., a decentralized identifier document) that is associated with the decentralized identifier. Then, it is determined whether the data structure for at least some number of resolvers matches each other. That is, it is determined whether at least some predetermined threshold of resolvers is returning the same data structure (e.g., the same decentralized identifier document). If so, then it is determined that the matching data structure is indeed associated with the decentralized identifier. Otherwise, the resolution process has failed.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a base portion, a workbench, and a compartment system. The base portion includes a first side, a second side, and an opening between the first side and the second side, the opening being sized to accommodate a lift to elevate the apparatus and move the apparatus from a first location to a second location. The workbench portion is disposed on an opposite end of the apparatus as the base portion, the workbench portion including a first side and a second side. The compartment system is disposed between the base portion and the workbench portion and comprising a plurality of support members coupled to the first side of the base portion and second side of the workbench portion. The compartment system further comprises at least one of a vertical divider and a horizonal divider to accommodate a worksite equipment. The plurality of support members support the workbench portion.

Abstract: A brake controller is provided as an inline plug between the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle or trailer. The electronics including an accelerometer and wireless communication radio are potted within a brake controller housing package. There is no conventional display or input controls on the exterior of the brake controller package. Input settings, and possibly output messages, are communicated through a smartphone or similar software or hardware application. The brake controller can identify a hazard lighting condition and avoid braking the towed vehicle during the hazard lighting condition, and can also distinguish when braking during signaling a turn, using the turn signals of the towing vehicle.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser has a base with a container section, a top with an elongated neck and a spout, and a push-open valve at the spout's end. An outer section of the valve engages a portion of a receptacle to depress the valve relative to the spout and open the valve and allow fluid to flow from the container through the spout and the valve into the receptacle. The push-open valve is held against the spout with a collar, and a spring biases the valve to its closed position. The top includes an air inlet, and a tube extends from the air inlet to the topside of the base and proximate to a strainer. A bladder can be placed within the interior of the liquid dispenser, and a lid and/or thin-film membrane can seal the base or bladder for storage of mixed drinks or a premix powder or solution.