Abstract: A golf practice is provided. The device includes a base, a target support structure, a positioner, and, a target. The target support structure can include a groove. The positioner can slidably engage the groove to allow the target support structure to be adjusted to a plurality of vertical positions. The positioner includes a slot in which the target is mounted. The target can include a bullseye. The device can be configured to a position wherein a user's eye is substantially colinear with the bullseye and with a golf ball as seen from above by the user, thus allowing the user to practice various golf swings while maintaining their head and eye(s) in a consistent position relative to the golf ball.

Abstract: A wellbeing system configured for assessing a mental wellbeing of a driver while driving the vehicle and deploying a countermeasure in response to a mindfulness level of the driver being beyond a desired range. The countermeasure may be configured to mitigate a probability of a mental wellbeing of the driver undesirably impacting operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: A data processing system implements receiving textual content from a first application on a first client device associated with a first user for analysis by a context adaptive writing assistant configured to provide suggestions for improving the textual content, obtaining contextual information indicative of a level of formality of the textual content; and categorizing the textual content as being associated with a first level of formality selected from a plurality of levels of formality. The system is further implements analyzing the textual content to identify one or more suggested improvements to the textual content; selecting a subset of suggested improvements from the one or more suggested improvements to the textual content to the first user based on the first level of formality associated with the textual content; sending the subset of suggested improvements to the first client device; and causing the first client device to display the subset of suggested improvements.

Abstract: A method using multi-assistant warm words includes, for each digital assistant in a group of digital assistants enabled on a multi-assistant device, receiving a respective active set of warm words that each specify a respective action to perform. Based on the respective active set of warm words, the method also includes executing a warm word arbitration routine to enable a final set of warm words for detection, each warm word in the final set of warm words selected from the respective active set of warm words for at least one digital assistant. While the final set of warm words are enabled for detection, the method includes receiving audio data corresponding to an utterance, detecting a warm word from the final set of warm words, and instructing the digital assistant associated with the detected warm word to perform the respective action specified by the detected warm word.

Abstract: Catalyst systems comprising one or more metal-ligand complexes according to formula (I).

Abstract: A contact lens may include a lens comprising a hydrogel configured to be worn on an eyeball. A contact lens may include an electronic component fully encapsuled within the lens, wherein the electronic component may include a sensor, a battery, a supercapacitor, an electronically controlled microfluidic channel, or combinations thereof. Methods for producing such a contact lens are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method executed by a computing device includes identifying a contingency-action token (CAT) of an object distributed ledger of a secure exchange that meets minimum CAT requirements. The method further includes determining whether to select the CAT based on an evaluation with regards to an evaluation profile. When selecting the CAT the method further includes producing a selected CAT and determining reassignment information for the selected CAT. The method further includes facilitating taking control of the selected CAT of a blockchain of the object distributed ledger using a securely passing process and updating the selected CAT utilizing the reassignment information for the CAT to produce an updated CAT. The method further includes causing generation of a new block affiliated with the updated CAT via another blockchain of another object distributed ledger using the securely passing process, where the new block includes the updated CAT.

Abstract: A vehicle, and an adjustable footrest peg mount assembly for such a vehicle that permits a rider to quickly and dynamically adjust, reorient, or otherwise reposition auxiliary (e.g., highway) foot pegs while the rider is seated in a normal riding position.

Abstract: An external filter assembly is shown having a slotted filter section, including an optional upper collar attached below the mounting member, and lower collar attached below the bottom cap of a lower filter element, where each collar includes a plurality of extensions containing magnets. Specifically, in the case of each extension, a bore is formed longitudinally within the extension, and a diametrically magnetic rare earth (neodymium) high-temperature rated magnet is permanently installed within the bore. Thus, with magnets installed in all of the extensions, metal debris passing through the assembly at any location, whether the upper collar or lower collar, is likely to be attracted to and retained by the extensions.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems to improve the time synchronization of power distribution systems and/or other distributed device networks. The disclosure relates to nesting selection algorithms to elect a grand master clock from among groups of devices in a network.

Abstract: A battery, such as a traction battery for an electrified vehicle (EV), includes a battery sensor, such as a battery pack sensing module (BPSM), arranged internally within a housing of the battery. The battery further includes one or more battery cell arrays arranged within the housing. Each battery cell array including battery cells and a printed circuit board (PCB) electrically connected with voltage sense leads associated with the battery cells. The battery further includes a primary PCB arranged within the housing and electrically connected to the battery cell array PCBs. The battery sensor is electrically connected to the primary PCB to establish an electrical connection with the battery cell array PCBs whereby the battery sensor can sense the voltages of the battery cells.

Abstract: A package includes a frame having a cooling fluid channel therethrough. The frame has at least one opening in a first sidewall alongside the cooling fluid channel and at least one opening in a second sidewall alongside the cooling fluid channel. A first power electronics module covers the at least one opening in the first sidewall with a surface of a substrate in the first power electronics module being exposed to the cooling fluid channel in the frame through the at least one opening in the first sidewall, and a second power electronics module covers the at least one opening in the second sidewall with a surface of a substrate in the second electronics module being exposed to the cooling fluid channel in the frame through the at least one opening in the second sidewall.

Abstract: A non- or low-boron putty base includes a crosslinked reaction product of at least one polydiorganosiloxane that has at least two reactive functional groups and at least one crosslinker capable of reacting with the reactive functional groups to form the crosslinked reaction product. The putty base is dilatant and may include 0 to 0.1 weight percent of a boron-containing compound. Dilatant putties made from the putty base and fillers are also provided. A method of making a dilatant putty includes: providing at least one polydiorganosiloxane including at least two reactive functional groups; providing an additive; providing at least one crosslinker capable of reacting with the reactive functional groups; and combining the polydiorganosiloxane, the filler, and the crosslinker to form the dilatant putty having less than 0.1 wt % boron.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to using an application programming interface (API) gateway orchestration layer. A method may include identifying, by the API gateway orchestration layer, a first API request, received by an API gateway API, to access a first microservice of a first API gateway that uses a first API gateway model; identifying a second API request, received by the API gateway API, to access a second microservice of a second API gateway that uses a second API gateway model; determining, based on the first API request, a first route to the first API gateway; determining, based on the second API request, a second route to the second API gateway; routing the first API request to the first microservice based on the first route; and routing the second API request to the second microservice based on the second route.

Abstract: A gummy composition including a set emulsification of an oil phase and a water phase, and a water-soluble active ingredient. A method including administering a gummy composition including a set emulsification of an oil phase and a water phase, and a water-soluble active ingredient.

Abstract: A self-supporting tube can support an associated medical or dental device, such as an extra-oral aerosol suction device. The self-supporting tube can be configured as a high-volume evacuator tube for a dental chair system. The self-supporting tube can include a first end that connects to an HVE port of a vacuum collection cannister directly or through a U-shaped tubular fitting and/or the first end of the self-supporting tube can connect to an inlet of a high-volume evacuator valve, and the self-supporting tube can include an opposite second end that connects to the associated aerosol suction device. The self-supporting tube can include at least one lumen that fluidically connects the first and second ends. The self-supporting tube can further include a manually operated inline valve. The self-supporting tube can be disposable and can be formed into a desired shape. When connected to an HVE valve, the self-supporting tube can include an anti-rotational device.

Abstract: A computing device includes digital imaging functionality that captures images digitally using any of a variety of different technologies. The computing device receives an indication of, or determines, a distance between a physical location of a tag and an image capture module. The tag is a device that transmits and receives signals allowing one or more other devices to determine the physical location of the tag, such as an ultra-wideband tag. The computing device also includes a flash intensity determination system that automatically generates, based at least in part on the distance between the tag and the image capture module, a flash intensity for capturing a digital image.

Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing system for fracturing a subterranean formation is disclosed. In an embodiment, the system can include a plurality of electric pumps fluidly connected to a well associated with the subterranean formation and powered by at least one electric motor, and configured to pump fluid into a wellbore associated with the well at a high pressure; at least one generator electrically coupled to the plurality of electric pumps so as to generate electricity for use by the plurality of electric pumps; a gas compression system fluidly coupled to the at least one generator so as to provide fuel for use by the at least one generator; and a combustible fuel vaporization system gaseously coupled to the gas compression system so as to provide at least one of vaporized fuel or gasified fuel, or a combination thereof, to the gas compression system.

Abstract: A drawn arc welding system includes a weld gun having a stepper motor, a power inverter module configured to receive a single-phase power input and output welding power to the weld gun, and a control module having a stepper motor driver, a user interface, and a controller in communication with the stepper motor driver, the user interface, and the power inverter module. The controller is configured to receive a current for the welding power from the user interface, and instruct the power inverter module to output the current to the weld gun.

Abstract: A method for detecting short-lived repeat voice commands includes activating a set of one or more warm words each associated with a respective action for controlling a long-standing operation performed by a digital assistant. While the digital assistant is performing the long-standing operation, the method includes receiving audio data, and detecting, in the audio data, a warm word from the activated set of one or more warm words. In response to detecting the warm word, the method includes performing the respective action associated with the detected warm word, and activating a set of one or more repeat warm words associated with the detected warm word. The method further includes receiving additional audio data, detecting, in the additional audio data, a repeat warm word from the activated set of one or more repeat warm words, and performing the respective action associated with the detected repeat warm word.