Abstract: Various arrangements for performing wireless device-to-device communication are presented. An audio output device, such as an earbud or pair of earbuds, can establish a connection with an audio source via a first Bluetooth interface that communicates using a Bluetooth communication protocol on a 2.4 GHz Bluetooth frequency band. The audio output device can negotiate that Bluetooth frequency-shifted communication, such as on a 5 or 6 GHz frequency band, is available for use with the audio source. The audio output device may then perform Bluetooth frequency-shifted communication with the audio source such that the audio output device receives an audio stream from the audio source using Bluetooth frequency-shifted communication and the Bluetooth communication protocol.

Abstract: A base station of a second network receives an indication of a start of an overload control for access to a first network. The base station receives, from a wireless device, a connection request to access the first network via the second network. The base station sends, based on the indication, a rejection of the connection request.

Abstract: A semiconductor wafer includes pairs of semiconductor dies having test pads which are electrically coupled to each other to enable testing of pairs of semiconductor dies together at the same time. In this way, even wafers having large numbers of semiconductor dies can be tested with a semiconductor test assembly in a single touch-down test process.

Abstract: A foldable computing device comprises a first frame rotatably coupled to a second frame. The second frame comprises a push-to-open mechanism comprising an actuator and a power switch located for actuation by the actuator. A detection mechanism detects a displaced position of the actuator that corresponds to releasing the foldable computing device from a closed configuration. Actuation of the power switch is detected and used with detection of the displaced position of the actuator to control an operating state of the computing device.

Abstract: A submersible pumping system for producing a fluid from a wellbore through production tubing to a wellhead includes a motor controlled by a motor drive, a pump driven by the motor, and one or more downhole sensors configured to measure conditions at the motor and pump. An intake fluid density control system has a control fluid reservoir positioned above the pump that is configured to release a density control fluid to the intake of the pump under the force of gravity. The release of the density control fluid can be controlled by a dump valve that automatically moves between open, closed, and intermediate positions in response to a control signal based on measurements made by the downhole sensors or motor drive.

Abstract: Reactor core and thermal neutron fission reactor has fuel rods with a composite fuel composition (each having the same uniform cross-section along their axial length), end plates at first and second ends, and intermediate support plates located along a longitudinal length of the reactor core. In a radial cross-section, the fuel rods are arranged at nodes of a hexagonal pitch arrangement, in which the nodes are in a spaced-apart arrangement and interconnected by ligaments. Openings between the nodes form part of a coolant flow path through the thermal neutron reactor core. At least two of the nodes of the hexagonal pitch arrangement are sized to allow insertion, translation, removal, or a combination thereof of auxiliary equipment, such as a target delivery system (TDS) for isotopes. Thermal neutron flux (neutrons ?0.06 eV) is maximized for maximum neutron activation potential, which is applied to produce both commercial and research isotopes.

Abstract: A rotatable transmission electron microscope (TEM) grid holder includes first and second legs orthogonally positioned with respect to each other. Each clamp holder leg is configured to be received within a hole in a main stage supporting the rotatable TEM grid holder. When the first leg of the clamp holder is affixed within the main stage, the sample has a first orientation with respect to the FIB, and when second leg of the clamp holder is affixed within the main stage, the sample has a second orientation with respect to the FIB, rotated 90° relative to the first orientation. The sample may be rotated back and forth between the first and second orientations multiple times as needed to produce a sample which may be clearly imaged by the TEM system, substantially free of curtaining effects.

Abstract: Modified-release pharmaceutical compositions of ruxolitinib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed. Preferably, the invention relates to oral modified-release pharmaceutical compositions of ruxolitinib, which enable once-daily administration. Oral modified-release compositions of ruxolitinib, methods for their administration, processes for their preparation, and use of these compositions for treatment of diseases treatable by ruxolitinib are also described.

Abstract: A control device for a ceiling fan may have a motor drive circuit configured to control a rotational speed of a motor of the ceiling fan, an occupancy sensing circuit, and a control circuit configured to adjust the rotational speed of the motor in response to a detected occupancy or vacancy condition. The control circuit may process the signals generated by the occupancy sensing circuit to eliminate the effects of vibrations and/or wobbling of the ceiling fan. The control circuit may control the motor drive circuit to adjust the rotational speed of the motor in response to an accelerometer to minimize the magnitude of the wobble of the ceiling fan. The control circuit may be configured to learn a preferred rotational speed for the motor. The control circuit may also be configured to control the rotational speed of the motor to affect a thermal comfort level of an occupant.

Abstract: A system suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site includes: a container for holding a therapeutic agent; a pressure source having pressurized fluid, the pressure source in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of the container; a catheter in selective fluid communication with the container and configured for delivery of the therapeutic agent or delivery of the pressurized fluid without the therapeutic agent to a target site; a first valve connected between the pressure source and the container; and a housing configured to securely retain the container and rotationally support a button, wherein the button is configured to selectively actuate the first valve to deliver the therapeutic agent or deliver the pressurized fluid without the therapeutic agent.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a selectively-activated magnetic strip under a vehicle chassis that is powered to pick up nails and other metal debris. The magnetic strip can be selectively activated using an electromagnet powered by the vehicle and controlled by an onboard computer. The magnetic strip can generally be powered on while the vehicle is driving and selectively deactivated based on mapping data to avoid interactions with metallic infrastructure. The magnetic strip can be selectively deactivated based on vehicle parameters, such as vehicle speed.

Abstract: This document describes techniques and systems for providing trusted computing for digital devices. The techniques and systems may use cryptographic algorithms to provide trusted computing and processing. By doing so, the techniques help ensure authentic computation and prevent nefarious acts. For example, a method is described that receives a signature associated with a designee and validates the signature. The signature may be associated with a designee of a host computing device, and the signature may be generated according to firmware associated with an integrated circuit of the host computing device and a first private key of a first asymmetric key pair. Signature validation may be based on a second asymmetric key pair having a second private key and a second public key, the second private key stored in write-once memory of the host computing device.

Abstract: During a read operation for memory cells connected a selected word line, a memory system adjusts the overdrive voltage applied to word lines adjacent the selected word line in order to compensate for margin degradation between the erased data state and the lowest programmed data state.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, forming one or more downlink (DL) beams associated with subarrays of an antenna, performing signal transmissions using the one or more DL beams, and performing polarization adjusting for signals associated with the one or more DL beams such that each of the signals is oriented in a particular polarization, thereby improving signal reception by user equipment (UEs) associated with the one or more DL beams. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of plating a substrate includes etching at least a portion of a surface of the substrate to form voids within the surface. The substrate includes a composite material with a network of electrically conductive nanostructures dispersed therein. Electrodes are attached to the substrate, it is placed in a bath of a first electrically conductive metal, and a voltage is applied to the substrate through the electrodes to deposit a first electrically conductive metal layer onto the surface of the substrate, and a second electrically conductive metal layer is electroplated thereon.

Abstract: Method, apparatus, and system for encoding or decoding media are provided. The process may include obtaining a track group entry box from an ISO base media file format (ISOBMFF) track associated with a video data. It may also include obtaining a first track among the one or more tracks in the CMAF switching set associated with the video data that has a first alternative group parameter and obtaining a second track associated with the video data that has a second alternative group parameter. The second alternative group parameter and the first alternative group parameter may have a same value. The process may also include decoding the video data based on the first track or the second track in the CMAF switching set.

Abstract: This disclosure provides various embodiments of systems and methods for secure communications. In one aspect, the system includes a secure payment module (SPM) in a fuel dispenser and a point-of-sate (POS) system. The POS system stores a public key certificate uniquely identifying the SPM and is configured to dynamically generate a first session key. The POS system encrypts the first session key with a public key associated with the public key certificate, and transmits the encrypted first session key to the SPM. The SPM, which stores a private key associated with the public key certificate, is configured to receive and decrypt the first session key. The SPM is further configured to receive a set of magnetic card data from a card reader, encrypt the set of magnetic card data with the first session key, and transmit the encrypted set of magnetic card data to the POS system.

Abstract: A fish attractant dispersal apparatus may comprise a dispersal pouch encompassing fish attractant. The dispersal pouch may comprise a water-soluble material configured to dissolve in water to release the fish attractant. The dispersal pouch may define an attractant cavity configured to encompass and seal the fish attractant. The attractant cavity may be sealed to at least partially reduce air trapped within the attractant cavity. The attractant cavity may be sealed to remove air within the attractant cavity.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and storage media for validating cryptographically signed information are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: allow a first user to create a least one requirement defining the format of at least one data element tied to a second user; allow the second user to submit the at least one data element, the at least one data element being cryptographically signed by a third user, wherein the third user is trusted by the first user; validate that the at least one data element meets the at least one requirement and is cryptographically signed by the third user; and make at least one first information request to at least one remote platform as a result of the validation of the at least one data element.

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus for associating media devices with a demographic composition of a geographic area are disclosed. Disclosed example apparatus are to obtain a plurality of Internet Protocol addresses assigned to a media device associated with a panel member. Disclosed example apparatus are also to determine a most used Internet Protocol address from the plurality of Internet Protocol addresses, determine a geographic location corresponding to the most used Internet Protocol address, associate a geographic area with the media device in response to a determination that the geographic location corresponds to a location of an internet service provider, determine a demographic profile associated with the geographic area, and associate the demographic profile with the media device.