Abstract: A gate driver to control a high-power switching device is disclosed. The gate driver includes a multifunction pin that allows the gate driver to be controlled by a multifunction signal to perform a number of different functions. For example, a level of the multifunction signal at the multifunction pin can enable/disable the output of the gate driver. In another example, a level of the multifunction signal that is held for a period while the gate driver is in a fault state can reset the state of the gate driver. In another example, pulsing the multifunction signal a number of times can activate a test of the fault detection capabilities of the gate driver. Utilizing one pin for this control, simplifies circuit complexity for communication between a controller and the gate driver, thereby reducing cost and increasing reliability.

Abstract: An application program spans a plurality of digital social networks. The application program includes an inferred digital social network. Consent is obtained from a plurality of users of the digital social networks to participation in the inferred. digital social network. Information is automatically obtained from the digital social networks for the users, through a plurality of respective communication channels, which can be application program interfaces or covert or subliminal channels, The information includes link information between each of the users and other individuals in the digital social networks. The information is aggregated for the users to form the inferred digital social network, corresponding to a graph having nodes representing the users and the other individuals and having links between the nodes representing social relationships.

Abstract: Methods for analyzing omics data and using the omics data to determine genetic distances and/or difference scores among a plurality of biological uncles to so further determine the homogeneity of a group having a plurality of biological samples and/or exclude as individual biological sample from a group of biological samples a an outlier we presented. In preferred methods, a plurality of local differential string sea among do plurality of sequence strings is generated wing a plurality of local alignments. The local different suing is as indicative of genetic difference between one sequence string and one of do rests of do sequence strings among the plurality of sequence strings. From the plurality of local differential string sets, a plurality of difference scores among do plurality of sequence strings can be determined.

Abstract: A method includes determining a first instance of a current version for a machine learning model and a second instance of an upgraded version for the machine learning model, the first instance executing a service for processing data; adjusting respectively, if it is determined that the service is to be migrated from the first instance to the second instance, a first allocation policy for storage space of the first instance and a second allocation policy for storage space of the second instance to a first target policy and a second target policy, wherein the first target policy is used to phase out storage space and the second target policy is used to phase in storage space; reclaiming allocated storage space for the first instance based on the first target policy; and allocating required storage space for the second instance based on the second target policy to realize migration of the service.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid ?9-THC composition containing ?9-THC and a powder former and having a molar ratio of ?9-THC to powder former to form a flowable ?9-THC powder. The powder former is selected from the group consisting of adenine, aspartame, caffeine, lactose, mannitol, nicotinamide, ?-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, pipecolic acid, saccharin, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glutamine, histidine, leucine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, tryptophan, valine, Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), 2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (HPbCD), and Trimethyl-beta-cyclodextrin (TOMBC) and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to methods of making a solid ?9-THC composition of the invention. The ?9-THC may be synthetic ?9-THC or may be extracted ?9-THC.

Abstract: A reservoir component of an electronic vaping device includes an outer housing, an air inlet, a vapor outlet, an air passage communicating with the air inlet and the vapor outlet, and a reservoir. A magnetic, electrically conductive and resistive heater element is located adjacent the air passage. The heater element is configured to be in electrical communication with an alternator of a power supply component. A wick is in communication with the reservoir and is configured to draw pre-vapor formulation from the reservoir toward the heater element. The heater element is configured to heat pre-vapor formulation to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the pre-vapor formulation and form a vapor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring the structural integrity of a vehicle. In particular, systems and methods are provided for using transducers positioned at various location in and on a vehicle to measure parameters related vehicle structural health. In various implementations, the integrity of the vehicle frame and the integrity of the vehicle body are monitored using a multi-axis accelerometer and/or microphone. The use of transducers for monitoring can replace time-consuming and expensive manual inspections.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an improved liposuction apparatus having a handpiece. The handpiece may have a handpiece suction pathway extending through the handpiece from a front end to a back end of the handpiece and a handpiece infiltration fluid pathway extending through the handpiece from the front end to the back end of the handpiece, the handpiece suction pathway and the handpiece infiltration fluid pathway being separate and distinct. The handpiece may be configured such that, when a suction cannula having a suction cannula pathway is attached to the front end of the handpiece, the suction cannula pathway and the handpiece suction pathway are in fluid communication with one another. And, when an infiltration fluid cannula having an infiltration cannula pathway is attached to the front end of the handpiece, the infiltration cannula pathway and the handpiece infiltration fluid pathway are in fluid communication with one another.

Abstract: An occupant detection system for determining a unique position of a detected presence within an interior cabin area of a vehicle includes a plurality of signal conversion devices each including conversion circuitry. Each of the plurality of signal conversion devices are assigned to a specific position within the interior cabin area of the vehicle. The conversion circuitry for the plurality of signal conversion devices include unique sub-carrier frequency that corresponds to the unique position within the interior cabin area of the vehicle. The occupant detection system includes a wireless control module including a multi-band transceiver having a first transceiver configured to transmit and receive signals on a first frequency band and a second transceiver configured to transmit and receive signals on a second frequency band.

Abstract: A probe assembly for a tank includes a probe having a shaft with a proximal end and a distal end, and further includes an enlarged head at the distal end. A seal is formed from a plastic material and is mounted about the shaft adjacent the enlarged head. The seal has a hollow cylindrical body with a distal end and a proximal end, and further has a flange extending radially outward at the proximal end of the hollow cylindrical body spaced from the enlarged head. The cylindrical body has a uniform wall thickness extending from the proximal end to the flange.

Abstract: The invention relates to wireless repeater systems and methods. In embodiments, such systems and methods involve receiving a wireless transmission signal; and processing the wireless transmission signal using a digital signal processing facility (DSP); wherein the DSP is adapted to filter at least one sub-band of the wireless transmission signal using a digital bandpass filter.

Abstract: A photodetector structure includes a readout integrated circuit (ROIC) substrate and a dielectric layer overlaying the IC substrate. The dielectric layer defines a plurality of recesses formed in a top surface of the dielectric layer where each recess has at least one sidewall that extends from a top surface of the dielectric layer to a bottom portion of each respective recess. A capacitor structure forms a portion of the photodetector structure and includes a first electrode formed across the top surface of the dielectric layer and across the at least one sidewall of each recess of the plurality of recesses. A capacitor dielectric layer is formed across the first electrode and a second electrode is formed across the capacitor dielectric layer. A detector overlays the capacitor structure.

Abstract: The disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods associated with a vehicle that is configured to provide photography assistance. An example method executed by processor of a vehicle may include generating a guidance associated with a photo capture operation and conveying the guidance to a vehicle controller. The processor may assist the vehicle controller to execute a vehicle maneuvering operation to capture a photograph of an object of photographical interest located outside the vehicle. The vehicle maneuvering operation can include parking the vehicle at a location that provides a view of the object or slowing down the vehicle while driving past the location. The photo capture operation can include the processor determining that the object is in a field of view of a camera mounted on the vehicle, configuring the camera to capture a photograph of the object, and operating the camera to capture the photograph of the object.

Abstract: A peristaltic pump is provided for conveying a fluid pumping medium through a compressible hose. The pump is designed particularly for use in an aquarium, terrarium, or vivarium for metering fluids accurately and reliably by eliminating permanent tubing deformation and random stopping positions of rollers.