Abstract: A wideband receiver system comprises a wideband analog-to-digital converter (ADC) module and a digital frontend (DFE) module. The wideband ADC is configured to concurrently digitize a band of frequencies comprising a plurality of desired channels and a plurality of undesired channels. The DFE module is coupled to the digital in-phase and quadrature signals. The DFE module is configured to select the plurality of desired channels from the digitized band of frequencies, and generate an intermediate frequency (IF) signal comprising the selected plurality of desired channels and having a bandwidth that is less than a bandwidth of the band of frequencies, where the generation comprises frequency shifting of the selected plurality of desired channels. The IF signal may be a digital signal and the DFE is configured to output the IF signal via a serial or parallel interface.

Abstract: Dispersible record materials or media include a water-soluble or water-dispersible paper substrate, a printable layer carried by the substrate, and a base coat between the substrate and the printable layer. The printable layer may be a thermally responsive layer, e.g. containing a leuco dye and an acidic color developer, or an inkjet receptive layer. The binder material used in the base coat, and the base coat itself, are non-water-soluble, but nevertheless tailored in such a way that the record material as a whole is water-dispersible, i.e., it breaks apart under the influence of water with minimal agitation. The binder material of the base coat is preferably a non-resinous binder, a particulate binder, and/or a binder derived from a dispersion, such as latex. Use of such a binder material in a carefully selected concentration, with other elements, provides a base coat that allows for high quality images to be thermally printed at high print speeds on the thermally responsive layer.

Abstract: Described is a wide field of view, high resolution digital night vision system that uses transparent, repositionable eyepieces to present night vision information in the field of view of the user. The WNVS is advantageous in that it can be used in both night environments, but also in daytime environments by using clear eye pieces that allow the user to concurrently see the outside environment or allowing the eyepieces to be positioned out of the field of view of the user without significantly occluding the user's field of use during daytime use.

Abstract: Disclosed here is a method for making a nanoporous material, comprising aerosolizing a solution comprising at least one metal salt and at least one solvent to obtain an aerosol, freezing the aerosol to obtain a frozen aerosol, and drying the frozen aerosol to obtain a nanoporous metal compound material. Further, the nanoporous metal compound material can be reduced to obtain a nanoporous metal material.

Abstract: A gas enclosure can include a refractory metal liner; a ceramic matrix composite cladding; and a diffusion barrier layer. The refractory metal liner is adapted to surround and enclose a gas to be contained within the gas enclosure. The diffusion barrier layer is disposed between the refractory metal liner and the ceramic matrix composite cladding.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods for producing a solution containing high molecular weight isolated Streptococcus pneumoniae capsular polysaccharides having phosphodiester linkages between saccharide repeat units. In certain methods, CO2 is supplied to a fermentation culture of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacterial cells that produce capsular polysaccharide serotypes containing phosphodiester linkages between saccharide repeat units. Exemplary Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes containing a phosphodiester linkage between saccharide repeat units include serotypes 6A, 6B, 19A, and 19F. Supplying CO2 to the fermentation culture includes adding bicarbonate ions to the fermentation culture, adding carbonate ions to the fermentation culture, adding mixtures of bicarbonate and carbonate ions to the fermentation culture, and overlaying the fermentation culture with CO2.

Abstract: An air turbine starter for starting an engine, comprising a housing defining an inlet, an outlet, and a flow path extending between the inlet and the outlet for communicating a flow of gas there through. A turbine member is journaled within the housing and disposed within the flow path for rotatably extracting mechanical power from the flow of gas. A gear train is drivingly coupled with the turbine member, a drive shaft is operably coupled with the gear train, and an output shaft is selectively operably coupled to rotate with the engine via a decoupler.

Abstract: Present systems and methods are directed to a ride system that includes a personal electronic device (PED) holding system for a ride vehicle. The PED holding system includes a lock that is configured to move from an unlocked configuration to a locked configuration to lock a PED of a passenger of the ride vehicle to the ride vehicle during a ride cycle. The PED holding system also includes a charging system that is configured to charge an energy storage component of the PED during the ride cycle.

Abstract: A method for providing a wager in a financial market environment is provided that includes presenting an opportunity to make a wager that is based on a moving market line associated with a financial market. An end user is given an opportunity to bet on whether a financial market value will be above or below the moving market line at a designated time. The wager may be accepted from the end user. The wager may be monitored in order to determine whether the financial market value was above or below the moving market line at the designated time.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback movable between an upright position and a reclined position relative to a seat base. A track assembly includes a bracket slidably received by a rail. The bracket is operably coupled with at least one of the seatback and the seat base. A rear support assembly is positioned to extend at least partially along the seatback and includes a base operably coupled with the seatback. First and second struts extend downward from the base, and one of the first and second struts is pivotally coupled with a back end of the bracket. An actuator assembly is operably coupled with the base and is configured to move the seatback between the upright position and the reclined position.

Abstract: The invention describes a passive matrix single-color LED display assembly comprising a matrix of row conductor lines and column conductor lines; an array of direct-emitting LED packages, wherein the anode of each LED package is electrically connected to one of the row conductor lines and the cathode of that LED package is connected to one of the column conductor lines; and a driver configured to apply a bias voltage to a row conductor line and to apply a bias voltage to a column conductor line according to an image to be displayed.

Abstract: Systems and methods implemented in a vehicle involve obtaining elevation information and determining a change in elevation of the vehicle. A method includes determining that the change in elevation indicates an increase or a decrease in the elevation of the vehicle. The method also includes adjusting, for a radar system of the vehicle, a range of detection or a detection threshold that defines a minimum reflected energy required to declare a detection based on the determining that the change in elevation indicates the increase or the decrease in the elevation of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of executing a double blind wine tasting event comprises providing a plurality of distinct wine bottles, a plurality of identical sleeves and a plurality of distinct covers. A first person places each of the wine bottles in a respective sleeve, with each of the sleeves including a respective distinct identifier. The first person keeps track of which wine bottle is placed in which sleeve. A second person then masks each of the identifiers with a respective cover, with each of the covers being removably attachable to the sleeves. The second person keeps track of which cover is masking which identifier. After these steps are carried out, a location of each of the wine bottles within the sleeves is unknown to every one of the participants. A plurality of carafes may be used as an alternative to the sleeves.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking information in a business environment. The system uses a tree-view hierarchy whereby alerts and time triggers are set by the user and upon the triggering of an event, the visual attributes of the tree-view folders change to reflect the triggering event.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for plough skimmers comprises a mounting rail adapted to be connected to the main frame of a plough and a skimmer support bracket adapted to surround parts of the mounting rail. The mounting rail and the skimmer support bracket are arranged such that the mounting rail and the skimmer support bracket are braced against each other in at least two directions when the plough skimmer is in use, wherein the at least two directions are oblique to a ploughing direction.

Abstract: A server computer can receive, from a terminal via a satellite, a configuration request that includes a location of the terminal. The server computer can select, based on the location, configuration data including a specification of communications by the terminal, and then send the configuration data to the terminal via the satellite.

Abstract: Apparatus for a motor vehicle comprises an image sensor generating non-trichromatic image data as an image pixel array covering a predetermined field of view relative to the vehicle. A color-calibration source generates at least one color reference value according to an object depicted in the non-trichromatic image data. A controller is configured to 1) associate the at least one color reference value to a set of pixels within the image pixel array, and 2) colorize the non-trichromatic image data according to the at least one color reference value to produce a colorized image. A display is configured to display the colorized image to a viewer in the vehicle.

Abstract: A luggage system includes a housing assembly defining one or more luggage compartments therein. The housing assembly has a first outer surface that defines a seat. A frame assembly is positionable at or adjacent to the seat to couple the frame assembly to the housing assembly. The frame assembly defines a slot therein. The frame assembly has a frame surface that defines a charging pad. The charging pad faces an upward direction when the frame assembly is coupled to the housing assembly. A power bank is insertable into the slot for wirelessly charging one or more electronic devices positioned at or adjacent to the charging pad. The luggage system enables one or more power banks or batteries to be transported in an effective, convenient, and safe manner.

Abstract: Provided herein is an electric powertrain including a differential assembly operably coupled to a drive axle having a set of wheel coupled to the ends thereof; a planetary gear set connected to the differential, the planetary gear set having a sun gear, a planet carrier supporting a plurality of planet gears, and a ring gear, wherein the planet carrier is drivingly engaged with the differential assembly; a first electric motor/generator; a second electric motor/generator; a first gear pass drivingly connected the first electric motor/generator and the ring gear; and a second gear pass drivingly connected the first electric motor/generator and the sun gear.

Abstract: A vascular implant for replacing a native heart valve comprises a self expanding stent supporting a valve body having leaflets. The stent preferably comprises an anchoring structure configured to prevent the implant from passing through the valve annulus. For delivery, the implant is compacted within delivery device and secured at one end. During delivery the implant is partially released from the delivery device, and positioning of the implant can be verified prior to full release. The implant can be at least partially resheathed and repositioned if desired.