Abstract: Superconducting tunnel junctions for use in, for instance, quantum processors are provided. In one example, a method can include forming a first superconducting layer on a substrate, the first superconducting layer comprising aluminum. The method can include forming a dielectric layer on the first superconducting layer. The method can include forming a trench structure in the dielectric layer. The method can include forming a crystalline dielectric layer having a spinel crystal structure in the trench structure. The method can include forming a second superconducting layer on the crystalline dielectric layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a feed additive for domesticated animals that is capable of increasing feed performance, as well as associated methods for promoting growth and zootechnical performance in domesticated animals. The animal feed additive provided contains marrubiin, related compounds or biologically acceptable salts thereof, and in some embodiments Total Lignans standardized in the contents of Furoguaiacin-like compounds and Guaiacin-like compounds. The present disclosure also describes methods for improving growth via the dietary inclusion of marrubiin, related compounds or biologically acceptable salts thereof, and in certain embodiments Total Lignans standardized in Furoguaiacin-like compounds and Guaiacin-like compounds.

Abstract: A method of operating an electrochemical device includes periodically discharging a volume of concentrate reject in a timed batch cycle and replacing the concentrate reject with feed water. An electrochemical water treatment system includes a recycle line having a valve controlled by a control module. The control module periodically opens the valve to discharge concentrate reject from the recycle line in a batch timed cycle. The recycle line is fed with feed water to replace the discharged concentrate reject.

Abstract: A method for controlling a plurality of fuel injectors for a vehicle may include determining a total fuel mass for a combustion stage in a cylinder. The method further may include determining a first injection mass for a first fuel injector and a second injection mass for a second fuel injector. A sum of the first injection mass and the second injection mass is equal to the total fuel mass. The first fuel injector and the second fuel injector are configured to provide fuel to the cylinder. A first minimum mass per pulse of the first fuel injector is greater than a second minimum mass per pulse of the second fuel injector. The method further may include controlling the first fuel injector and the second fuel injector based at least in part on the first injection mass and the second injection mass.

Abstract: In various embodiments, players may compete in a gaming context.

Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating a third-party service into a host application enable multiple modes of integration of the data from the third-party services into the host application. The multiple modes include a first mode of integration that involves a data connection to a third-party service, a second mode of integration that involves the use of third-party extensions that provide predefined user interface elements for interacting with the third-party service, and a third mode of integration that involves the use of an iFrame element in the host application for hosting the third-party service. The modes may be activated and switched from within the application so that the user does not have to leave the context of the application to interact with the third-party service.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and computer program products for controlling data collection by resources. The methods comprise: receiving real-world data collected by the resources in accordance with data collection mission (DCM) parameters; receiving user defined DCM goal(s); updating goal(s) for DCM mission(s) based on the real-world data and the user defined DCM goal(s); modifying the data DCM parameter(s) based on the updated goal(s) and which ones of the resources are still available for DCMs; and causing data collection operations (which are currently being performed by the resource(s)) to change in accordance with the modified DCM parameter(s).

Abstract: Chemical wave systems that utilize chemical compounds with nonlinear chemical wave behavior can be used to detect or sense material changes such as a change in a radiation source. Such chemical systems include autocatalysis that produce self-sustaining spatial and/or temporal fluctuations in chemical attributes such as species concentrations, pH, and/or redox state. Through application of the chemical compounds with wave behavior into engineered geologic environments, such as those for containment of a liquid or solid, the chemical wave behavior may be triggered or modified by perturbations, including intrusion into the environment. The chemical wave behavior is an indicator of the said perturbation and monitored by various means tailored to the type of chemical waves. The chemical waves can have a type of “fingerprint” based on their wave behavior that lasts beyond a transient disturbance that could later be discerned by measurement of the chemical wave attributes.

Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and kits for monitoring one or more physiologic and/or physical signals from a subject are disclosed. A system including patches and corresponding modules for wirelessly monitoring physiologic and/or physical signals is disclosed. A service system for managing the collection of physiologic data from a customer is disclosed. An isolating patch for providing a barrier between a handheld monitoring device with a plurality of contact pads and a subject is disclosed.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for a smart putter and a putter gaming system. The smart putter may be configured with a plurality of sensors. The smart putter may be configured to process information from the plurality of sensors to determine whether a stroke has been performed by a user of the smart putter. Detecting a stroke has occurred may include detecting that the smart putter has impacted a golf ball on a field of play. The smart putter may further be configured to sign-in with a track associated with the putter gaming system. The putter gaming system may be configured to perform automatic scoring based, in part, on the stroke detection performed by the smart putter. The putter gaming system may further be configured to detected when a golf ball has been holed, indicating completion of a track.

Abstract: An optical assembly to be used in a head-mounted display (HMD) device or similar may include a first optical component and a second optical component, where the first optical component and the second optical component are layered in the optical assembly. The optical assembly may also include a waveguide positioned between the first optical component and the second optical component. One or more shock absorbers may be positioned on surfaces of the first optical component and the second optical component facing the waveguide. The shock absorbers may be a support that touches a surface of the waveguide or a stand-off that extends toward the waveguide with a gap. The shock absorbers may also include a pillar, a cone, an inverted cone, an inverted pillar, a spring, a double helix, a three-dimensional mesh, a strap, a bumper, a sphere, or a high aspect ratio 3D mesh tower.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium are described that reduce overlapping portions of data object instances. The data object instances may include requests for identifying locations of stored documents. By comparing a second data object instance to one or more first data object instances, one or more overlapping portions may be removed from the second data object instance. Once the second data object instance is returned with locations of newly identified locations of documents, the removed portions of the second data object instance may be added back with previously identified locations of the documents.

Abstract: An adhesive dispensing assembly for holding an adhesive holding cartridge therein is provided. The assembly includes a U-shaped frame and a screw receiving portion that is coupled to a first end portion of the U-shaped frame. The screw receiving portion has a threaded aperture extending therethrough. The assembly includes a cartridge holding portion that is coupled to a second end portion of the U-shaped frame. The cartridge holding portion has a tubular wall and a ring-shaped wall coupled to an end of the tubular wall. The assembly includes a screw member threadably received through the threaded aperture. The assembly includes a plunger pad that is coupled to the screw member. The assembly includes a handle that is coupled to screw member, and a bolt head that is coupled to the screw member.

Abstract: A method of operating a turbomachine includes producing an estimate of a power gain resulting from operation of an inlet conditioning system of the turbomachine using a statistical model and producing an estimate of an economic benefit resulting from operation of the inlet conditioning system of the turbomachine using an economic model. The method further includes activating the inlet conditioning system of the turbomachine based on the estimate of the economic benefit.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing data received at a server node from a first client node. The method includes generating selected data by removing one or more redundant sample points from data received from the first client node. A redundant sample point represents a sample point, of the data received from the first client node, that can be regenerated from one or more adjacent sample points, of the data received from the first client node, using interpolation. The method includes generating, from the selected data, graphical data at multiple fidelity levels including at least one of low-fidelity graphical data, medium-fidelity graphical data and high-fidelity graphical data. The method includes sending at least one of the low-fidelity graphical data, the medium-fidelity graphical data and the high-fidelity graphical data to a second client node in dependence on a current zoom level of the second client node.

Abstract: Among other things, the present disclosure relates to re-purposing used lithium-ion batteries. The present disclosure includes treating an electrode using a solvent prior to electrochemically relithiating the electrode. In some embodiments, the relithiation may be done using a roll-to-roll device, wherein the electrode may be secured on a first pin and a second pin, then it may be unwound and submerged in an electrolyte solution. Lithium ions may be inserted into the electrode using a voltage. The layer of lithium may provide lithium ions to the electrode.

Abstract: Conventionally, software-based services that utilize satellites are manually and painstakingly configured, provisioned, activated, and calibrated, because the complexity and variability of satellite links prevent automated and scalable service orchestration. Accordingly, systems and processes are disclosed for automated and scalable orchestration of services that utilize satellite links. In response to a service request, comprising a service definition for an end-to-end service, parameter(s) of a satellite link that satisfies the service definition may be calculated. These parameter(s) may be used to select a configuration for a satellite-network service chain, comprising a plurality of virtual network functions, from a service catalog. The satellite-network service chain may then be instantiated, within a cloud infrastructure, using the selected configuration.

Abstract: An apparatus for enrobing a product portion can include at least one polymer spray head adapted to create at least one flow of polymeric fibers to produce at least one polymer enrobing zone and a conveyor system adapted to move at least one product portion from at least one position below at least one polymer enrobing zone and to at least one position above at least one polymer enrobing zone to drop each product portion through one or more polymer enrobing zones a plurality times at different orientations to enrobe each product portion with polymeric fibers.

Abstract: A hydroponic water treatment system incudes a supply tank configured to receive water having contaminants dissolved therein. An irrigation pump is in fluid communication with the supply tank. The irrigation pump is configured to pump the water out of the supply tank. One or more above ground first containerized plant systems include a first growing container. A first plant having a first root system is disposed in a substrate contained in the first growing container. A first holding container is configured to contain the first growing container therein. The first holding container includes a fluid connection. The fluid connection is in fluid communication with the supply tank. The first root system is configured to receive a first portion of the water from the irrigation pump via drip irrigation and the fluid connection is configured to return a second portion of the water to the supply tank.