Abstract: Various embodiments for an adjustable flow nozzle system having a manifold with a plurality of adjustable flow nozzles in which the flow rate of each adjustable flow nozzle may be individually adjusted are described herein.

Abstract: An example method includes establishing, by a mobile computing device, a connection with a vehicle computing system of a vehicle, receiving, from the vehicle computing system, feature data associated with at least one image of a face of a user of the vehicle, wherein the at least one image of the face is captured by an image capture device included in the vehicle, determining, based on a comparison between the feature data associated with the at least one image of the face of the user and feature data of at least one image of a face of a previously enrolled user, a match between the user of the vehicle and the previously enrolled user, authenticating, based on the match, the user of the vehicle, and sending, to the vehicle computing system, authentication data for the user of the vehicle, wherein the authentication data is indicative of the match.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an energy module having a plurality of energy generating cells, and at least one cooling plate having opposing surfaces. The cooling plate is disposed between an adjacent pair of the energy generating cells such that the opposing surfaces of the cooling plate are in contact with surfaces of the adjacent pair of energy generating cells. The cooling plate has at least one coolant flow channel configured to receive a coolant flow therethrough to limit propagation of heat from one to the other of either one of the adjacent pair of energy generating cells when either one of the adjacent pair of energy generating cells fails.

Abstract: A half bridge switching cell includes two primary switching elements and a transformer with primary and secondary windings. Synchronized rectifiers correspond to the primary switching elements such that each of the synchronized rectifiers conducts when the corresponding primary switching element is not conducting. Each secondary winding is connected to one of the synchronous rectifiers and to a common connection and controlled current source. The primary switching elements conduct during offset times separated by a dead time. A magnetizing current flows through the secondary windings and synchronous rectifiers during the dead time. The magnetizing current flows into the primary winding when each of the synchronous rectifiers is turned off after the dead time, discharging a parasitic capacitance across the one of the primary switching elements when the corresponding synchronous rectifier is turned off, thereby creating a zero voltage switching condition at turn on for the primary switching elements.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for video coding. In some examples, an apparatus includes receiving circuitry and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry decodes prediction information of a block in a current picture from a coded video bitstream. The prediction information includes an index for prediction offset associated with an affine model in an inter prediction mode. The affine model is used to transform between the block and a reference block in a reference picture that has been reconstructed. Further, the processing circuitry determines parameters of the affine model based on the index and a pre-defined mapping of indexes and offset values, and reconstructs at least a sample of the block according to the affine model.

Abstract: A reader system for reading information on at least one identification tag associated with a syringe connected to a fluid injector has a detector and a background screen spaced apart from the detector such that at least one of the at least one identification tags is positioned in an optical path between the detector and the background screen when the syringe is connected to the fluid injector. The reader system further has an illumination system configured for illuminating at least a portion of the background screen. The detector is configured for detecting and decoding the at least one identification tag. Methods for reading information on at least one identification tag associated with a syringe are also described.

Abstract: A method of estimating a maximum power limit of a battery cell at a specified prediction time using an improved RC equivalent circuit battery model and based on the battery cell's state of charge (SOC), temperature, and state of health (SOH). The method includes determining the battery cell's peak and continuous current limits, predicting a peak voltage after the specified prediction time based on the peak current limit, determining buffer values for the predicted peak voltage and the temperature of various battery components, setting a maximum current limit based on the buffer values, predicting a maximum voltage after the specified prediction time based on the maximum current limit, and determining a maximum power limit based on the predicted maximum voltage and the maximum current limit.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to determine, based on vehicle sensor data, that an object is present in a vehicle compartment; and to actuate the vehicle compartment to close based on the object presence, a user proximity to the vehicle, and environmental data including at least a risk index and an environmental condition.

Abstract: A fastening system is disclosed. The fastening system may have a cap including a primary member and a plurality of prongs. The primary member includes a wall member and a floor member defining a conic section with an open end. The plurality of prongs extend radially inward from the wall member and are configured to contact at least one surface of at least one of a nut, bolt, and/or a washer.

Abstract: A direct mate orthogonal connector for a high density of high speed signals. The connector may include right angle leadframe assemblies with signal conductive elements and ground shields held by a leadframe housing. High frequency performance may be achieved with members on the leadframe that transfer force between a connector housing, holding the leadframe assemblies, and a portion of the leadframe housing holding the signal conductive elements and the shields near their mounting ends. Core members may be inserted into the housing and mating ends of the conductive elements of ground shields may be adjacent the core members, enabling electrical and mechanical performance of the mating interface to be defined by the core members. The core members may incorporate insulative and lossy features that may be complex to form as part of the connector housing but may be readily formed as part of a separate core member.

Abstract: An apparatus for improving the safety of a pet during travel is disclosed. The apparatus includes a body. The body includes a base, a support structure, and a back support. The support structure is positioned along the base. The support structure includes a top end elevated above the base and an inclined surface for supporting torso portions of the pet during travel. The back support is positioned along the base and configured to support a rear portion of the pet during travel. The apparatus may include a restraint system. The restraint system may include a harness which may engage with a portion of the base and may also engage with other portions of the pet. The apparatus may further include a strap assembly coupled to the base which may define at least one strap end for engaging with an anchor point of a vehicle.

Abstract: A device for irradiating epithelial tissue with a light source between 410 nm and 420 nm and observing the presence of resultant fluorescence induced in the tissue. The device may include a long pass filter blocking light reflected from the tissue surface of 500 nm or shorter. A method for detecting epithelial neoplasia by irradiating tissue with a light source between 410 nm and 420 nm and observing the presence resultant fluorescence induced in the tissue. The method may include blocking reflected light having a wavelength of approximately 500 nm or shorter. The device may be a handheld device containing a light emission source and viewport with long pass filter. The light emission source can be positioned substantially normal to the tissue surface. The device may include a camera and a separately located display and recording capability. The light emission source can be positioned on a handle or upon the periphery of a viewport.

Abstract: A glucose monitoring system can make use of electrocardiograph (ECG) data and bioimpedance data acquired from a wearable device. The ECG data and bioimpedance data can each be processed to obtain a glucose level. These values can be processed together to obtain an adapted glucose value. In some cases, photoplethysmography data can also be used to assist in processing of the ECG data. The various types of data can be acquired from sensors on a wearable device. The wearable device can be removably coupled to a user's skin, such as via an adhesive substrate. In some cases, the wearable device can include a reusable electronics module that couples to replaceable electrodes on a replaceable adhesive substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a robot body, at least one sensor coupled to the robot body and positioned to receive stimuli from a passenger cabin of a vehicle, an actuatable component coupled to the robot body, and a computer coupled to the robot body and communicatively coupled to the sensor and the actuatable component. The computer is programmed to predict an imminent anomalous event in the vehicle based on data from the at least one sensor, and in response to the determination, actuate the actuatable component to remediate the anomalous event.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a puddle lamp control system configured to control a puddle lamp to display vehicle identification information, passenger information, advertisements, company logos, and other information on a ground surface proximate to the vehicle. The puddle lamp control system may communicate with a central server using high-speed wireless communication protocols such as Wi-Fi, Wi-max, or other protocols to select images and animations based on vehicle location and pedestrian activity nearby the vehicle. The system may also activate the vehicle puddle lamps based on vehicle sensor triggers associated with vehicle location, based on population and pedestrian density indicative of potential message viewers indicating when pedestrians are close enough to the vehicle to view the advertisement, and based on ridehail activity such as ridehail user information, and seat assignments. The messages and images may be customized using an interface device onboard the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a body having two pillars spaced from each other. The body includes a rocker extending from one pillar to the other pillar. An airbag is fixed to the rocker and inflatable to an inflated position. The airbag extends outboard of the rocker in the inflated position. The airbag includes a first chamber and a second chamber substantially fluidly separated from each other. The first chamber extends farther outboard of the rocker in the inflated position than the second chamber.

Abstract: A vehicle ridesharing system includes a user interface used to interact with rideshare passengers. The interface matches a selected user identifier with a PIN index and sends the PIN index to a vehicle body control module (BCM) of the vehicle through an unsecure communication channel. The BCM uses the PIN index to select a salt value and a nonce associated with a unique user associated with the PIN index, and sends a salt and a nonce back to the interface through the unsecure channel. The user enters a PIN value into the interface to authenticate their identity for the rideshare service. The interface generates a first hash result by hashing the PIN value with the salt and the nonce received from the BCM, and sends the hashed result back to the BCM for authentication.

Abstract: A system includes a processor is programmed to: identify, based on data from first sensors included in a first vehicle, a second vehicle moving within a first threshold distance of a travel path of the first vehicle and within a second threshold distance of the first vehicle. The processor is further programmed to receive, from second sensors included in the first vehicle, transient velocity data of the second vehicle; and determine an operating condition of the second vehicle based on the transient velocity data.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a closure assembly for use with a container (e.g., an aerosol can). The closure assembly includes a skirt and a protective cap. In some embodiments, a lock feature temporarily attaches the protective cap to the container and increases a force required for a user to remove the protective cap. In some embodiments, an inner lock opening of the skirt is configured to be registered with an outer lock opening to receive a locking element therethrough. In some embodiments, a set screw is positioned in the skirt to selectively allow or inhibit relative rotation between the skirt and the protective cap. In some embodiments, a biasing element selectively allows or inhibits engagement of threads of the protective cap with the threads of the skirt depending upon application of an axial force to overcome a biasing force of the biasing element.

Abstract: A process to bulk sex-select sperm which can involve such steps as: obtaining a subject sperm sample such as a collection of cells (1); inducing a sex-based differential alteration process for sperm in the sperm sample; presenting associationally active elements near the sperm within at least some of the sperm sample perhaps such as a fluid combination (4); causing such elements to differentially associate with at least portions of the elements based upon a sperm sex-based differential alteration state; acting on the elements together with their associated sperm through a separation modality (5) to bulk separate the sperm according to their differential sex-based properties.