Abstract: A method for frequency and time synchronization with respect to a satellite, the method including: calculating a frequency offset ({circumflex over (f)}B,e) due to an instability of a satellite oscillator from a beacon signal (fB,TXN); determining a Satellite Motion Doppler Correction for Ephemeris (SMDCe) of a satellite motion based on ephemeris data for the satellite; computing a Satellite Reference Drift Correction for Ephemeris (SRDCe) based on the frequency offset, the beacon signal and the SMDCe; setting a loopback TX frequency based on the SMDCe and the SRDCe; and transmitting a loopback TX signal to the satellite at the loopback TX frequency.

Abstract: An adapter for a cable hanger includes: first and second opposed side walls; a ceiling spanning the first and second side walls; and first and second end walls spanning the first and second side walls and merging with the ceiling. At least one of the first and second side walls and the ceiling includes a mounting hole. At least one cradle is mounted to and extends away from one of the first or second side walls, the first or second ends walls, or the ceiling.

Abstract: A computer system is described. This computer system may implement a controller for multiple different types of computer network devices (CNDs), such as: an access point, a switch, a router, and a dataplane. Moreover, the computer system may have a common framework for program modules (with sets of program instructions) associated with the different types of CNDs. Furthermore, configuration and management of a given type of CND using the program modules may be specified by metadata associated with the given type of CND. Additionally, the common framework may include a unified protocol layer for the program modules, and one or more of the program modules may be modified or configured via the unified protocol layer using a common communication Alternatively or additionally, the computer system may communicate with the different types of CNDs via the unified protocol layer using a second common communication protocol.

Abstract: A method implemented in an e-commerce system to facilitate transactions between a customer and a vendor using embedded forms includes requesting by a vendor system to an e-commerce system to generate an embedded form for use in an SMTP email campaign. The method further includes transmitting emails with embedded forms including at least one token by the vendor system to a customer device. The method further includes rendering the embedded form in email to the customer device and receiving a response email, wherein the response email includes input details requested in the specified input fields and a token; authenticating the response email; decoding the token and processing a transaction based on the customer input details requested in the specified input fields of the embedded form.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method and an apparatus including processing circuitry that decodes a current block in a current picture with a subblock-based temporal motion vector prediction (SbTMVP) mode. A first collocated block in a first collocated picture is determined based on a first displacement vector candidate of the current block corresponding to a first SbTMVP candidate. The processing circuitry determines first motion information of a current template of the current block based on one or more pieces of motion information of the first collocated block or a neighboring block of the first collocated block. The processing circuitry determines one of a first reference template and a first subblock reference template in a first reference picture based on the first motion information and determines a first template matching cost based on the current template and the one of the first reference template and the first subblock reference template.

Abstract: A system and device for capturing data associated with the characteristics of a golf swing through a plurality of sensors. The device is affixed to a golf club and captures data associated with the characteristics of a golf swing when the golf club is swung. The device utilizes a plurality of power states to vary the power levels provided to a plurality of sensors and computer components, as well as, communication to extend batter life of the device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for presence detection are described herein. A first computing device may emit an inaudible audio signal. A second computing device may detect the inaudible audio signal. The second computing device may send an indication of detecting the inaudible audio signal. The first computing device may cause presentation of content to be modified based on the indication sent by the second computing device and a user profile associated with a user of the second computing device.

Abstract: Sealing gas systems and related methods are provided. The sealing gas system includes a machine having a first end, a bearing carrier, and a shaft seal vent, wherein the machine receives a sealing gas flow; and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor includes or is in communication with a temperature controller for detecting a temperature of a vent gas flow at the shaft seal vent; wherein the at least one processor and/or the temperature controller are configured to detect a process gas flow through the shaft seal vent based on the detected temperature of the vent gas flow at the shaft seal vent.

Abstract: Systems and methods associated with an electric vehicle are provided. The electric vehicle includes a sensor system, a communications system and a snow clearing system. The systems and methods detect, based on data from the sensor system, snow that may accumulate on a window of the electric vehicle. When snow is detected, a notification is provided, via the communications system, to a remote user device. The notification requests user acceptance of use of charge of a battery of the electric vehicle to operate the snow clearing system of the electric vehicle. The systems and methods receive, by the communications system, a response to the notification from the user device, and when the response indicates acceptance of the use of charge of the battery, the snow clearing system is activated. The snow clearing system is powered by the battery.

Abstract: A polydiorganosiloxane having both a silicon bonded aliphatically unsaturated group and a silicon bonded poly(meth)acrylate polymer or copolymer, and method for preparation of this polydiorganosiloxane are disclosed. The method preserves the aliphatically unsaturated groups when grafting the poly(meth)acrylate to the polydiorganosiloxane. This polydiorganosiloxane is useful in hydrosilylation reaction curable compositions, such as pressure sensitive adhesive compositions.

Abstract: A headpiece, acquisition device, system and method for making electroencephalography (EEG) measurements. The EEG headpiece fits, or adjusts to fit, on a person's scalp, each of a plurality of electrodes is located in the headpiece corresponding to selected respective positions on the scalp, the electrodes are electrically connected to at least one electrical transmitter, and the headpiece is attached to the scalp after the electrodes have been located in the headpiece.

Abstract: A snap-in crank mechanism has a crank housing mounted out of a column, and a crank having a crank rod with two ends; the crank housing has a crank inner housing sleeved outside the column, and a crank outer housing detachably sleeved outside the crank inner housing; the crank inner housing has a left inner housing, a right inner housing and a lower inner housing, the crank outer housing is slidable on the periphery of a sleeve formed by the left inner housing and the right inner housing.

Abstract: A system for instrument conveyance may include a shuttle device including an internal compartment for containing instruments; at least one handling unit configured to dispense instruments, where the handling unit includes: an opening mechanism configured to open the shuttle device to expose the internal compartment of the shuttle device, and a loading mechanism configured to load instruments into the internal compartment of the shuttle device; at least one head unit configured to obtain input from a user in connection with a transaction involving instruments; and a transportation system disposed between the at least one handling unit and the at least one head unit, where the transportation system is configured to transport the shuttle device between the at least one handling unit and the at least one head unit.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for providing updated manifests for content items. The updated manifests may present one or more expected characteristics for a given one or more segments of the content items. The device receiving the content item may use the updated manifests to select a representation of the content item or portion thereof.

Abstract: A magnesium alloy contains a small amount of lithium, zinc, calcium, and manganese. For example, the magnesium alloy may include between 1-5 wt. % lithium, between 0.2-2.0 wt. % zinc, between 0.1-0.5 wt. % calcium, and between 0.1-0.8 wt. % manganese. These alloying elements are all nutrient elements, such that the present alloy can be safely broken down in vivo, then absorbed and/or expelled from the body. Li, Zn, Ca and Mn each contribute to solid-solution strengthening of the alloy. Ca also acts as a grain refiner, while Zn and Ca both form strengthening and corrosion-controlling intermetallic compounds. Optionally, the alloy may also include a small amount of yttrium for added strength and corrosion resistance.

Abstract: A device used to easily assist an individual in hanging a picture, photo, or award, when framed, on a wall or other vertical surface, such that the picture, photo, or award is level is disclosed. The device may be constructed of plastic, fiber reinforced cloth, or metal.

Abstract: An electric powered personal mobility vehicle that includes at least one front wheel and an electric motor that provides rotational force to a wheel of the vehicle. The electric motor is supported by the vehicle and is powered by a rechargeable battery that is also supported by the vehicle. The vehicle can also include swivel caster wheels each configured to rotate about a wheel axis.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for transfecting cells, such as mammalian cells and nonmammalian cells, using an electroporation apparatus having an electroporation chamber including a first electrode, a second electrode and a path defined in the electroporation chamber. The electroporation apparatus includes a first input allowing passage of cells and cargo into the electroporation chamber and a first output allowing passage of electroporated cells from the electroporation chamber.

Abstract: Method, sterilization system and robotic system for improving duty cycle of Ultraviolet (UV) emitter modules disinfecting closed environment. Sterilization system includes robotic system and plurality of UV emitter modules. Robotic system receives signal corresponding to discharge of battery from one of plurality of UV emitter modules. Each of plurality of UV emitter modules includes UV light source for disinfecting closed environment. Robotic system detects location of UV emitter module amongst plurality of UV emitter modules and maneuvers to location of UV emitter module, mounts UV emitter module and maneuvers UV emitter module to charging dock for charging battery of UV emitter module. After charging, robotic system maneuvers UV emitter module to pre-defined area for disinfecting pre-defined area of closed environment.