Abstract: A subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM comprises a processor, a non-transitory memory storing a configuration file, a wireless identity, a wireless access key, and a remote update agent stored in the non-transitory memory. When executed by the processor, the remote update agent determines that the SIM is communicatively coupled to a wireless communication network via a radio transceiver of a communication device with which the SIM is associated, in response to determining that the SIM is communicatively coupled to the wireless communication network, sends a provide local information (PLI) command to the mobile communication device to acquire network measurement results (NMR) based on the configuration file, transmits NMR data via the radio transceiver using a bearer independent protocol (BIP), receives SIM update information via the radio transceiver, and stores the SIM update information in the configuration file in the non-transitory memory.

Abstract: Disclosed are implementations of a cable management device. An example cable management device can be attached to the handguard of a firearm, and used to route an electrical cable (or wire) connecting a remote switch to a firearm accessory, such as a flashlight. An example cable management device comprises: a body portion that includes a cable guide channel configured to receive therein a portion of an electrical cable; an elongated threaded fastener that includes a countersunk head; and a pivot fastener. The body portion is configured so that the countersunk head of the elongated threaded fastener can capture the portion of the electrical cable positioned within the cable guide channel. In some implementations, the body portion includes two cable guide channels, each of which is configured to receive therein a portion of an electrical cable.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a transducer for a deployable catheter. In one example, a method for forming the transducer includes coupling an acoustic stack to a shape memory material while in a planar configuration to form a transducer and exposing the shape memory material to a curling stimulus to adjust the transducer to a curved configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of gathering data from a hybrid RFID chip to determine usage of an item or article of clothing using a mobile device like a phone, laptop, or tablet. The hybrid RFID chip consists of a processor, a memory, a radio transceiver, a power harvesting antenna, and an impedance circuit that converts ambient radio frequency (RF) energy to electrical energy. The RFID chip receives a first power level from ambient RF energy and periodically broadcasts an identity. The mobile device can receive the broadcast identity, store the identity, transmit the identity and location to a remote server, and receive a notification message from the remote server. The remote serve can determine usage of the item or article of clothing by comparing current records to previous records of RFID chip identity, location, and mobile device application identity.

Abstract: Shelf-life extender compositions, kits, and methods are provided for use with live plant items such as, for example, rootless plant cuttings and plant liners. The shelf-life extender composition is preferably applied on at least a portion of the surfaces of a live plant item prior to shipping the treated live plant item.

Abstract: Assemblies and method to extract a material from a material source may include a vacuum and material collector assembly to enhance extraction of the material from the material source. The vacuum and material collector assembly may include a material collector comprising a high volume pressure vessel having an interior and a high-pressure vacuum source pneumatically coupled to the pressure vessel. The vacuum source is operable to generate a high-pressure vacuum of a fluid flow through the interior of the pressure vessel to extract the waste material from the waste material source into the interior of the pressure vessel. The vacuum source may be connected to the pressure vessel of the material collector to form a unified vacuum and material collector assembly which may be supported on a single mobile chassis.

Abstract: Channel information is accessed that identifies a plurality of channels, and for each channel a multicast address to which packets carrying channel content are addressed. Multicast data rate information is obtained from a plurality of routers that identifies, for each respective router, a real-time data rate of data addressed to a multicast address being routed by the respective router. It is determined, based on the multicast data rate information, that an output channel data rate of a first channel of the plurality of channels is lower than an expected output channel data rate that corresponds to the first channel. Information indicating that the first channel has an output channel data rate that is less than the expected output channel data rate is presented on a display device.

Abstract: A syringe manifold for a fluid injector assembly includes a middle body member defining an upper cavity and a lower cavity, the middle body member defining at least one fluid path in an upper surface of the middle body member and at least one fluid path in a lower surface of the middle body member, the middle body member defining at least two ports extending through the middle body member, the middle body member comprising an outlet for connection of the syringe manifold to at least one fluid delivery device; a lower body member received within the lower cavity of the middle body member, the lower body member comprising at least one connector for connection of the lower body member to a syringe assembly; and an upper body member received within the upper cavity of the middle body member.

Abstract: A brownfield security gateway is configured to support a trusted execution environment (TEE) that employs cryptographic and physical security—which forms a trusted cyber physical system—to protect sensitive transmissions on route to a controllable device. The gateway may be implemented with a System on Chip (SoC) that utilizes an application layer gateway to filter content within a transmission. When the application layer gateway authorizes the transmission, the transmission is forwarded to a trusted peripheral device that is configured with communication transport protocols, and the trusted peripheral device transfers the transmission to the controllable device. The trusted peripheral device and the controllable device are physically protected by, for example, protected distribution systems. Accordingly, the trusted peripheral device functions as a gateway between the SoC and the controllable device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for making polycrystalline thin films having very large grains sizes and exhibiting improved properties over existing thin films.

Abstract: A method, computer program, and computer system are provided for image segmentation. Image data, such as biological image data, is received. One or more objects associated with the received image data is detected. One or more regions of interest are determined within the receive image data corresponding to one or more segments based on the detected objects.

Abstract: A computing device is provided, including a processor configured to receive imaging relevance data for a geographic area. The processor may be further configured to generate, based at least in part on the imaging relevance data, image mask instructions specifying a region of interest included in the geographic area. The processor may be further configured to transmit the image mask instructions to a satellite. The processor may be further configured to receive, from the satellite, filtered satellite image data of the region of interest. One or more deprioritized regions of the geographic area outside the region of interest may be excluded from the filtered satellite image data.

Abstract: In several embodiments, the disclosed process may include installing one or more householder devices onto load-bearing structures of a building, installing one or more perimeter beams onto the one or more householders, installing a new exterior assembly onto the one or more perimeter beams, removing an existing roof, and constructing an additional level on the building. In at least one embodiment, installing the one or more householders onto the load-bearing structure may include cutting a hole in the existing roof above the load-bearing structure, attaching the householder onto the load-bearing structure, and sealing the hole around the householder. In some embodiments, the new exterior assembly may be partially or fully constructed on site and may be installed onto the one or more perimeter beams. In some embodiments, once the new exterior assembly is installed, the old roof may be removed from underneath the new exterior assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cavity phase shifter with a housing having at least one cavity and a transmission line mounted in the cavity. The transmission line is provided with an input end and an output end. The output end of the transmission line is electrically connected to another transmission line outside the cavity without the aid of a cable. The cavity phase shifter also includes a movable element mounted within the cavity. Movement of the movable element is configured to adjust a phase shift experienced by an RF signal that travels between the input end and output end of the transmission line. The cavity phase shifter can be provided in a base station antenna having a reflector; a feed board mounted forwardly of the reflector; and a radiating element extending forwardly from the feed board. The phase shifter is mounted rearward of the reflector.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads, golf clubs, and methods to manufacture golf club heads and golf clubs are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head includes a body portion and a face portion. The body portion includes an interior cavity having a lower cavity portion extending from a location proximate to a sole portion edge of the body portion toward a top portion edge of the body portion and an upper cavity portion extending from a location proximate to the top portion edge toward the sole portion edge. The face portion includes a front surface and a back surface. A filler material in the interior cavity includes a lower filler portion in the lower cavity portion and an upper filler portion in the upper cavity portion.

Abstract: A lid usable with a beverage container and a refillable reservoir positioned within the container. The lid has a mixing chamber, an additive passageway extending between the mixing chamber and the reservoir, and a beverage passageway extending between the mixing chamber and the container. A slider gate is movable between a first position closing communication between the additive passageway and the mixing chamber, but providing communication between the beverage passageway and the mixing chamber, a second position providing communication between the additive passageway and the mixing chamber, and between the beverage passageway and the mixing chamber, and a third position providing communication between the additive passageway and the mixing chamber, but closing communication between the beverage passageway and the mixing chamber.

Abstract: A shoe control system for a dozer blade assembly includes a controller having a processor and a memory. The controller is configured to determine a direction of travel of the dozer blade assembly. The controller is also configured to control an actuator to drive a shoe of the dozer blade assembly to disengage a ground surface in response to determining the direction of travel is rearward.

Abstract: An audio signal encoding method and device are provided. The method and device are used to encode an audio signal to obtain a bitstream representing the analog audio signal, in which a proper bit allocation for spectral coefficients can be performed.

Abstract: This document discloses a process for manufacturing recyclable injection molded microcellular foams for use in, footwear components, seating components, protective gear components, and watersport accessories. The process includes the steps of providing a thermoplastic polymer which comprises at least one monomer derived from depolymerized post-consumer plastic, inserting a fluid into a barrel of a molding apparatus. The fluid is introduced under temperature and pressure conditions to produce a super critical fluid. The process further includes mixing the thermoplastic polymer and super critical fluid so as to create a single phase solution, and injecting the single phase solution into a mold of an injection molding machine under gas counter pressure. The process further includes foaming the single phase solution by controlling the head and temperature conditions within the mold.

Abstract: An automated seed sampler system for removing tissue from seeds includes an orientation system configured to orient seeds in a desired orientation, a sampling station configured to remove tissue from each of the oriented seeds, a sample collection subsystem configured to receive the tissue removed from each of the oriented seeds, and a seed collection subsystem configured to receive each of the seeds from which the tissue is removed. The sample collection subsystem and the seed collection subsystem are configured to facilitate a one-to-one correspondence between the seeds received at the seed collection subsystem and the tissue removed from the seeds and received at the sample collection subsystem.