Abstract: A wave energy capture system deployed in water converts mechanical motion induced by waves in the water to electrical energy. A controller of the wave energy capture system receives input regarding real-time wave conditions in a vicinity of the wave energy capture system. The controller applies a control model to the received input to select a value of a control parameter for the wave energy capture system, where the control model includes a model that has been trained using machine learning to take wave condition data as input and to output control parameter values selected based on the wave condition data in order to increase an amount of energy captured by the wave energy capture system. The controller implements the selected value of the control parameter on the wave energy capture system.

Abstract: A method and system for determining a position and orientation of a receiver relative to a transmitter includes transmitted positioning signals having different frequency components that define a common period. One or more of the transmitted positioning signal have identifiable phase characteristics relative to the start of the common period. The positioning signals are received at the receiver. A time point corresponding to the start of the common period is determined from the received positioning signals. The polarities of the received signals can then be determined based on properties of the positioning signals relative to the start of the common period and relative to properties of the transmitted positioning signals. These polarities can be used to track a signed position and uniquely associated orientation of the receiver relative to the transmitter.

Abstract: A flexible winding, for a brushless, rotating motor, comprising a flexible substrate. A first winding circuit is disposed on a first side of the substrate. The flexible substrate is rolled into a substantially cylindrical shape such that the first winding circuit forms a winding suitable for an electric machine, such as a rotary motor.

Abstract: An adjustment device and associated method is disclosed, for adjusting an equipment, such as a camera, having an actuator for adjusting a variable setting, such as a lens setting (focus, iris, zoom). A control system drives the actuator and command component of the adjustment device to reflect a position of the actuator. In a slave mode, the command component is driven by the control system. In an override mode, a manual operation of the command component drives the actuator of the equipment. Also disclosed are a method for building a model of a lens, a method for treating an image capture to produce a visual effect, a method for creating a node in a model representing a given space, a method for setting a node in a model based on a known node, and a method for calibrating a node in a model.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling a setting of an equipment related to image capture comprises capturing position data and orientation data of a sensing device; determining position information of a region of interest (i.e. a node) to be treated by the equipment, relative to the position and orientation data of the sensing device; and outputting a control signal directed to the equipment, in order to control in real-time the setting of the equipment based on said position information of the region of interest.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling a setting of an equipment related to image capture comprises capturing position data and orientation data of a sensing device; determining position information of a region of interest (i.e. a node) to be treated by the equipment, relative to the position and orientation data of the sensing device; and outputting a control signal directed to the equipment, in order to control in real-time the setting of the equipment based on said position information of the region of interest.

Abstract: An electrical connector and method assembling the same. A device may comprise a connector frame, a flexible printed circuit board connected to the connector frame, a filter mounted to the flexible printed circuit board; and at least one terminal mounted to the flexible printed circuit board and in electrical communication with the filter. A method to assemble an electrical connector may comprise: providing a flexible printed circuit board having two conductive pads and a filter in electrical communication with the two conductive pads; connecting each conductive pad to a corresponding terminal; inserting each terminal into corresponding holders in a connector frame; placing the flexible printed circuit board in a curved pathway of the connector frame to form a connector subassembly; and inserting the connector subassembly into a connector housing. The filter may have three electrical connections, two are connected to the terminals and one is connected to ground.

Abstract: A cognitive wireless system that enables a mobile node to operate dynamically with heterogeneous networks by taking into account real-time contextual information about the mobile node and system-wide health information.

Abstract: A cognitive mobile wireless system is disclosed that enhances connectivity of a mobile device moving among heterogeneous networks, by selecting advantageous links.

Abstract: An electric machine includes a plurality of teeth separated by a plurality of slots positioned on an armature of the electric machine. Each of the teeth may include at least one bifurcation. A plurality of magnets may be arranged on a main field of the electric machine to form an axial array group. The magnets in the axial array group may be arranged in the main field with respect to each other to create a multi-stepped arrangement having a predetermined step angle. The step angle is determined based on the positioning of the bifurcations and the slots.

Abstract: A cooling system for an electric machine is provided. The cooling system includes an airflow restriction feature configured to provide airflow to a radial air channel of the electric machine.

Abstract: A rotor structure is provided to block direct axis flux from a stator armature without reducing the main magnetizing flux from permanent magnet inside the rotor. For example, a rotor may be provided including a magnet and a non-magnetic region located radially between the magnet and an edge of the rotor.

Abstract: A cooling system for an electric machine is provided. The cooling system includes an airflow diverter feature configured to provide even distribution of airflow to the electric machine.

Abstract: A rotor or stator hub for an electric machine includes a plurality of magnets arranged in a predetermined same pattern on a plurality of uniformly sized carrier plates. A plurality of permanent magnets are uniformly mounted on each of the carrier plates proximate a first edge of the carrier plate and spaced away from a second edge of the carrier plate. The carrier plates may be mounted on a rotor or stator hub in a predetermined configuration to create a plurality of axial array groups.

Abstract: A rotor for an electric machine is provided that includes a magnet and a non-magnetic region located adjacent the magnet. The non-magnetic region has an intrusion extending into the non-magnetic region.

Abstract: A stator winding for a slotless motor is parallel with the longitudinal axis of the motor except at the end turns of the coil windings. The coils have concentrated windings with a pair of coils wired in series to form one phase of the stator windings. Each of the pair of coils are wound such that the magnetic flux produced by a dc current through the coils produces magnetic flux of opposite directions with respect to the rotor of the motor.

Abstract: A system and method for lumbar arthroplasty in a spinal segment is provided having first and second vertebral bodies, where a intervertebral disc prosthesis may be positioned between the first and second vertebral bodies such that a center of rotation of movement of the vertebral bodies about the prosthesis is located substantially proximate to the upper endplate of the second vertebral body and substantially proximate to the posterior one-third portion of the second vertebral body. In addition, a stabilization element may be affixed to the first and second vertebral bodies such that a range of motion of the stabilization device defines a center of rotation substantially proximate to that of the intervertebral disc prosthesis.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a control system for a garage door. The control system can include a motor, a pulley, a synchronous drive member, a carriage, and an operator. The pulley can be coupled to and driven by the motor. The synchronous drive member can be coupled to the pulley and driven by the pulley. The carriage can be coupled to the synchronous drive member and to a bottom edge of a garage door. The operator can be coupled to the motor and can control the motor. The operator can be mounted vertically adjacent to the garage door when the garage door is in a closed position.