Abstract: A vehicle assembly includes a housing, a manifold, a plurality of valves, and a cover. The housing includes a panel, and the panel includes a channel integral to the panel. The manifold is disposed in the channel, and the manifold includes a plurality of outlets. The valves are attached to the manifold, and the valves selectively control flow to the outlets. The cover extends over the manifold, the cover is fixed to the panel, and the cover holds the valves in place.

Abstract: Method, apparatus, and system for haptic signal processing are provided. The process may include receiving haptic data in an interchange (HJIF) format based on JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) and receiving a moving picture experts group haptics (MPEG_haptics) object associated with a global haptic experience, the MPEG haptics object in the HJIF format comprising a plurality of reset point timestamps. The process may include rendering effects based on the haptic data in the HJIF format; and may include resetting an output of a renderer based on determining that a current timestamp associated with the global haptic experience is equal to a reset point timestamp in the MPEG haptics object.

Abstract: Described herein are concepts, system and techniques which provide a means to construct robust high-field superconducting magnets using simple fabrication techniques and modular components that scale well toward commercialization. The resulting magnet assembly—which utilizes non-insulated, high temperature superconducting tapes (HTS) and provides for optimized coolant pathways—is inherently strong structurally, which enables maximum utilization of the high magnetic fields available with HTS technology. In addition, the concepts described herein provide for control of quench-induced current distributions within the tape stack and surrounding superstructure to safely dissipate quench energy, while at the same time obtaining acceptable magnet charge time. The net result is a structurally and thermally robust, high-field magnet assembly that is passively protected against quench fault conditions.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for verifying authenticity of items using blockchain operations. In particular, an authentication system may be used to perform validation operations. The authentication system may monitor a blockchain (e.g., via a blockchain node) for any blockchain operations to an address of a cryptography-based storage application controlled by the authentication system (e.g., an authentication system maintained by the manufacturer of the item). When the authentication system detects such operation, the authentication system may retrieve an identifier of an item (e.g., a serial number) from the blockchain operation and determine, based on the identifier, whether the item is authentic. The authentication system may then use the source address of the cryptography-based storage application that requested verification and generate another blockchain operation to respond and verify authenticity.

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a sensor including a sensor window, a cover fixed relative to the sensor, a bracket supporting the sensor, a duct extending around the sensor from an inlet at the cover adjacent to the sensor to an outlet at the cover adjacent to the sensor on an opposite side of the sensor from the inlet, and a deflector fixed relative to the sensor and spaced downwardly from the sensor. The cover is positioned to expose at least a portion of the sensor window. The duct extends between the sensor and the bracket. The deflector is shaped to direct airflow toward the sensor.

Abstract: The present document describes a low-emission cylindrical-winding battery design. The battery design is a rolled and stacked battery, with two or more winding rolls of cathode and anode layers separated by insulation layers, the winding rolls also being separated by a distance with the distance, in some embodiments, filled with a dielectric material. A first winding roll of first stacked anode and cathode layers and a second winding roll of second stacked anode and cathode layers are wound in a direction around a central axis of the battery. The first winding roll of first stacked anode and cathode layers follows a first stacking order with the anode and cathode layers alternating. The second winding roll of second stacked anode and cathode layers follows a second stacking order with the anode and cathode layers alternating opposite to the first stacking order. The alternating stacking orders cause the battery to produce a reduced H-field when compared with a battery having non-alternating stacking orders.

Abstract: Computer systems and computer-implemented methods train a neural network iteratively training, through machine learning. The iterative training comprises imposing a first is-not-equal-to regularization link between first and second nodes, where imposing the first is-not-equal-to regularization link between the two nodes comprises adding, during back-propagation of partial derivatives through the neural network for a datum in a training data set, a first regularization cost to a network error loss function for the first node that is inversely proportional to a difference between an activation value for the first node for the datum and an activation value for the second node for the datum.

Abstract: A method of reducing interference in a time division duplexing access point during a quasi-full duplex mode in a communication system is provided. The method includes monitoring a signal quality of received signals from at least one user equipment (UE) at a base station. Transmission power used to a transmit signals from the base station is lowered when the monitored signal quality goes below a threshold. Full transmission power to transmit signals is restored once the signal quality of the received signals is above the threshold.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a programming technique for a memory device that includes a plurality of memory cells arranged in a plurality of word lines. An operating temperature of the memory device is determined. A spike pre-charge voltage is selected based on the operating temperature of the memory device. A first word line and a second word line are programmed in a first programming pass of a multi-pass programming operation. After the first programming pass is completed on the first and second word lines, the first word line is further programmed in a second programming pass that includes a plurality of program loops with pre-charge operations. The spike pre-charge voltage is applied to the second word line during each pre-charge operation.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include a cab floor defining a center plane, a seat slide actuator coupled to the cab floor and selectively moveable in a direction transverse to the center plane relative to the cab floor, and a seat supported by the seat slide actuator and moveable therewith.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating real-time resource reduction notifications are described. The system receives, for a user system, a resource consumption and a dataset during a first period of time. The system processes the dataset to determine other user systems similar to the user system. The system generates an expected resource consumption of the user system during the first period of time based on resource consumption during one or more periods of time for the similar user systems. If the resource consumption of the user system exceeds the expected resource consumption, the system determines an action to reduce resource consumption of the user system. The system receives a reduced resource consumption of the user system during a second period of time. The system generates a notification to the similar user systems indicating the executed action and an amount of reduction in resource consumption.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for performing dynamic adaption and correction for internal delays in devices connected to a common time-multiplexed bus. The methods allow devices to operate reliably at a higher bus frequency by correcting for inherent and unknown delays within the components and in the system by measuring the actual delays using multiple readings with the bus. Intrinsic noise and jitter are used to increase the precision of the measurements, thereby essentially using these uncertainties as self-dithering for increased measurement resolution. During adaption, delays may be adjusted in multiple step sizes to speed adaption time.

Abstract: A device operative to transfer power and communicate wirelessly includes a drive-sense circuit (DSC), memory that stores operational instructions, and processing module(s). The DSC generates a drive signal based on a reference signal and provides the drive signal to a first coil via a single line and via a resonating capacitor, and simultaneously senses the drive signal via the single line, to facilitate electromagnetic coupling to a second coil to transfer power wirelessly to another device. The DSC also detects electrical characteristic(s) of the drive signal including whether a communication signal is transmitted from another device and generates a digital signal representative thereof.

Abstract: A distributed computing system is provided, including a source computing device implementing a source hypervisor executing a virtual machine, a source-side router coupled to the source hypervisor, a destination computing device implementing a destination hypervisor, and a destination-side router coupled to the destination hypervisor. The source hypervisor is connected to the destination hypervisor through a network. During a migration of the virtual machine from the source hypervisor to the destination hypervisor, the source-side router duplicates packets ingressing into the source-side router. The duplicated packets include a first set of packets and a second set of packets, where the first set of packets is routed to the virtual machine through the source hypervisor on the network, and the second set of packets is routed to the virtual machine through the destination hypervisor on the network.

Abstract: A method includes, while a user is wearing stereo headphones in an environment, obtaining, from a target digital assistant, a response to a query issued by the user, and obtaining spatial audio preferences of the user. Based on the spatial audio preferences of the user, the method also includes determining a spatially disposed location within a playback sound-field for the user to perceive as a sound-source of the response to the query. The method further includes rendering output audio signals characterizing the response to the query through the stereo headphones to produce the playback sound-field. Here, the user perceives the response to the query as emanating from the sound-source at the spatially disposed location within the playback sound-field.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for ingesting batch or real-time incoming audio or text interactive communications. The system verifies that the interactive communication excludes security threats, comprises associated metadata, verifies that the interactive communication is linked to an existing or previous customer's interaction within an organization, enriches the associated metadata with additional data from the customer's interaction within an organization, transforms a media file type of the interactive communication to a common media file type, generates a transcript of the interactive communication, registers the enriched associated metadata with a stored copy of the transcript, and instantiates an interface to provide organizational access to the registered enriched associated metadata and stored copy of the transcript.

Abstract: A disposable beverage bag, filled with beverage material, for use in preparing a beverage in connection with single-serve beverage brewing machines. The beverage bag is preferably made from environmentally-friendly woven or knitted materials that are biodegradable, compostable and/or recyclable, or any other suitable stretchy, water-permeable, eco-friendly material. The beverage bag offers an easy, convenient, cost-effective and mess-free way to prepare beverages, and easy, eco-friendly disposal. The beverage bag can be configured to work with any beverage brewing machine, and it can be filled with any suitable beverage material, including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. An adapter comprising a gasket and plug can be installed in the beverage machine to allow for the beverage bag to be used without the need for a reusable cup.

Abstract: Various examples generally directed to unlocking a locked contactless card for use as payment in card-present transactions are provided. The contactless card is a payment card associated with a payment account. An application executing on a mobile device may be operable to enable unlocking the locked contactless card and receive an indication that the contactless card associated with the mobile device is unlocked for use in card-present transactions. The application may present information related to permitted uses of the unlocked contactless card via a graphical user interface. The permitted uses of the unlocked contactless card may be modified via the graphical user interface.

Abstract: A system for managing communication between a vehicle and remote assistance unit includes a telematics unit connected to the vehicle. The telematics unit is engaged in a subscription service with the remote assistance unit. A command unit is in communication with the telematics unit, the command unit having a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded. The command unit is adapted to determine if one or more deactivation conditions for the subscription service are met. Respective severity values for the deactivation conditions are determined. The command unit is adapted to calculate a cumulative severity index based in part on the respective severity values. An automated deactivation module is executed for the subscription service when the cumulative severity index exceeds a predefined severity threshold.

Abstract: An apparatus for a heart of a patient having a cardiac assist device adapted to be implanted into the patient to assist the heart with pumping blood. The apparatus has a sensor adapted to be implanted into the patient. The sensor in communication with the cardiac assist device and the heart which measures native volume of the heart. Alternatively, the sensor monitors the heart based on admittance while the cardiac assist device. Alternatively, the sensor monitors the heart based on impedance.