Abstract: A method and system to provide timebase synchronization for multiple processors in a multi-processor sensor system, where each processor operates according to a respective reference clock, and where the processors' respective reference clocks are off sync from each other. An example method includes simultaneously injecting a synchronization pulse respectively into the multiple processors. Further, the method includes recording for each processor, according to the processor's respective reference clock, a respective synchronization-pulse timestamp of the simultaneously injected synchronization pulse, comparing the respective synchronization-pulse timestamps recorded for the processors, and, based on the comparing, computing for each processor a respective time offset. Additionally, the method includes using the per-processor computed time offsets as a basis to provide a synchronized timebase across the processors.

Abstract: A window balance assembly and a mounting bracket for a window balance assembly are provided. The mounting bracket includes a planar-shaped body having opposed planar surface with an opening extending through the body from one surface to the other. The mounting bracket further includes first and second hooks extending from the same edge of the body that selectively engage a curl spring and a carrier of a window balance assembly. The first hook is oriented in a different direction than the second hook such that the first hook has an upward bend and the second hook has a downward bend.

Abstract: A mobile device may comprise a secure memory. The mobile device may receive a request from a mobile application executing on the mobile device to store data in the secure memory. The request may comprise the data and a group identifier associated with the mobile application. A primary symmetric key associated with the group identifier may be determined. The data may be encrypted, using the primary symmetric key, to produce first encrypted data. A secondary symmetric key associated with the group identifier may be determined. The first encrypted data may be encrypted, using the secondary symmetric key, to produce second encrypted data. The second encrypted data may be stored to the secure memory.

Abstract: One example method includes analyzing an IO pattern comprising IOs issued by a client application, based on the analyzing, generating a rule relating to an NFIT, using the rule to modify the NFIT, and after the NFIT is modified, changing a configuration of SCM firmware based on the NFIT. Because the modified SCM firmware may have a configuration directly related to the IO pattern, the SCM may function relatively more efficiently and effectively for that IO pattern.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor-superconductor hybrid device comprises providing a workpiece comprising a semiconductor component, a layer of a first superconductor material on the semiconductor component, and a layer of a second superconductor material on the first superconductor material, the second superconductor material being different from the first superconductor material; etching the layer of the second superconductor material to expose a portion of the first superconductor material; and oxidising the portion of the first superconductor material to form a passivating layer on the semiconductor. The first superconductor provides energy coupling between the semiconductor and the second superconductor, and the passivating layer protects the semiconductor while allowing electrostatic access thereto. Also provided are a hybrid device, and a method of etching.

Abstract: A sole for sports shoes is provided including a base or tread component, a top or midsole component and a least one intermediate or elastic cushioning component. Advantageously, the sole if able to provide high cushioning, elastic yield and stability thanks to the mechanical or structural characteristics of the sole.

Abstract: A filtration system includes a filter housing having a cavity and a base, a drain defined in the base, a channel defined in the base and in fluid communication with the drain, and a filter cartridge having a longitudinal axis and being movable between an installed position within the cavity of the filter housing and an uninstalled position outside the cavity of the filter housing. The channel defines an outer diameter. The filter cartridge includes a bottom endplate defining an outer diameter that is greater than the outer diameter of the channel so that, in the installed position, the bottom endplate covers the channel and prevents fluid flow from the cavity to the drain, and a filter media extending axially outwardly from the bottom endplate.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method by which a content such as an advertisement corresponding to a user at the reception apparatus side can be selectively outputted to the reception apparatus are provided. A transmission apparatus transmits signaling data (MPD) having a user information setting region, a control information file capable of being accessed or generated applying user information-set data generated by a process for the MPD, and a user information-corresponding advertisement capable of being acquired and reproduced on the basis of description data of the control information file. The reception apparatus sets user information to the user information setting region of the MPD, applies the generated user information-set data to acquire a control information file of a user information-corresponding advertisement, applies the description data of the acquired control information file to acquire the user information-corresponding advertisement, and outputs the user information-corresponding advertisement.

Abstract: Some examples described herein include a noise-reduction circuit for an image sensor. The noise-reduction circuit can include a reference frame generator configured to generate a reference frame based on a set of image frames received from an image sensor during a calibration phase. The noise-reduction circuit can also include a memory coupled to the reference frame generator. The memory can receive the reference frame from the reference frame generator and store the reference frame for subsequent use during a noise-reduction phase. The noise-reduction circuit can further include a processor coupled to the memory. The processor can retrieve the reference frame from the memory and use the reference frame to reduce noise in an image frame received from the image sensor during the noise-reduction phase.

Abstract: The invention of the present disclosure may be a pressure sensitive locking mechanism comprising a body comprising a flex portion and an anchor portion. The locking mechanism may further comprise a tab disposed on a guard, where the tab may be orthogonal to the guard. In an embodiment, locking mechanism is configurable in a locked state and an unlocked state, where the tab may be configured to receive a pressure, where application of the pressure may be configured to convert the lock from the locked state to the unlocked state, and withdrawal of the pressure may be configured to convert the lock from the unlocked state to the locked state. The locking mechanism may be integrated with a slidable container, enabling reversible locking.

Abstract: A head unit system for controlling motion of an object includes a secondary object sensor, shear thickening fluid (STF), and a chamber configured to contain a portion of the STF. The chamber further includes a front channel and a back channel. The head unit system further includes a piston housed at least partially radially within the piston compartment and separating the back channel and the front channel. The piston includes a first piston bypass and a second piston bypasses to control flow of the STF between opposite sides of the piston. The chamber further includes a set of fluid manipulation emitters to control the flow of the STF to cause selection of one of a variety of shear rates for the STF within the chamber.

Abstract: An energy-promoting composition includes an exogenous ketone body component that provides a source of caloric energy, a vasodilator component, a stimulant component, such as caffeine, and optionally a nootropic component. In most if not all cases, the vasodilator, stimulant, and nootropic components do not themselves provide a source of caloric energy but may increase metabolism of available caloric energy. The separate components beneficially and synergistically interact with one another to enhance the overall energy-promoting effect of the composition more rapidly and to a greater degree than if one or more of the components are omitted. The energy-promoting composition is also formulated to minimize the crash effect common to stimulants such as energy drinks.

Abstract: A heat moisture exchanger (HME) having a rotatable bypass channel includes a rotating cylinder having a first port and an outer cylinder having a second port attached to the rotating cylinder. A half-cylinder shaped foam insert is configured within the rotating cylinder to heat and moisturize air moving through the HME. The cylinder is configured to create a rotational bypass to air using an angled diverter moving between the first port and second port such that the rotating cylinder can be moved between a position for engaging the foam insert and a bypass position for bypassing the foam insert.

Abstract: An image processor receives first image data representing an image. The first image data comprising a plurality of color values corresponding to a plurality of pixels in the image. The image processor determines, using a trained machine learning model, second image data based on the first image data. The second image data comprises surface spectral reflection values corresponding to the plurality of pixels in the image, where the surface spectral reflection values are distributed across a plurality of wavelengths of visible light in the image. The image processor then performs at least one image processing operation with respect to the image using the second image data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for interlining checked bags between two unaffiliated airlines. The traveler may purchase the interlining service and be assured that the checked bags associated with that service will be automatically transferred from their first flight to their next flight. The traveler does not have to collect the checked bag, and then re-check it onto the second flight, which may allow a traveler to say with in the security zone of the airport, where permitted by airport flow.

Abstract: A warehousing system includes a multilevel container storage array each level of which has a transport area and a storage area, a container transport vehicle located on each level to transport containers to and from container storage locations on each storage shelf on each level of the multilevel storage array to a breakpack operation station, a putwall of more than one levels of breakpack goods container stations distributed along each level with a corresponding breakpack goods transfer deck at each level of the putwall, a breakpack goods transport vehicle that transports breakpack goods along the corresponding breakpack goods transfer deck, and between corresponding breakpack goods transfer decks at different levels of the putwall, to each breakpack goods container station, and a controller effecting operation of the container transport vehicle between the container storage locations, the breakpack operation station, and a breakpack goods container located at a breakpack goods container station.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for implementing a distributed search that allows a search engine to retrieve the correct results for a search request even if the search engine does not request the full results from each index shard originally requested in the search request.

Abstract: A method and system for providing access to virtual desktops may include receiving an input indicating hovering of a pointer over an icon in a toolbar, identifying one or more existing virtual desktops, determining a state for each of the one or more existing virtual desktops by identifying one or more instances of any applications that are currently running in each of the one or more existing virtual desktops and determining a running state for each of the one or more instances, and displaying a preview of each of the one or more existing virtual desktops in response to the hovering of the pointer over the icon. The preview may include displaying the running state for one of the one or more instances for each existing virtual desktop.

Abstract: A method for gaming including generating game state data during execution of a video game for a game play of a player. The method includes determining a gaming context of a current point in the game play based on the game state data. The method includes inputting the game state data and the gaming context to an artificial intelligence (AI) model trained to identify one or more levels of user immersion defining user engagement with the video game. The method includes using the AI model to determine a level of user immersion for gaming for the current point in the game play, wherein the level of immersion exceeds a threshold indicating that the player is highly engaged with the video game. The method includes automatically generating an indicator that is presented to an environment surrounding the player, wherein the indicator provides notification that the player should not be interrupted.

Abstract: The disclosure provides improved methods and devices to create a hammock effect to stabilize the urethra without creating an incision in the abdomen or the vagina, and without using a surgical mesh. Such implementations can also leave no permanent material in the body. The simplicity afforded by such procedures and methods permits treatment of patients on an outpatient basis, and avoids risks and disadvantages associated with the installation of a permanent mesh.