Abstract: A modular mattress system comprising a mattress core layer, an interchangeable comfort layer, and anti-hammocking bonding strips that vertically connect to the outer perimeter of the mattress core layer's ticking, and the comfort layer cover's outer perimeter, said outer perimeters comprising performance fabric consisting of 89 percent polyamide fiber and 11 percent elastane fiber by weight with a density from 145 grams per square meter through 295 grams per square meter.

Abstract: A computer system (which may include one or more computers) that facilitates detection of miss-use of content is described. During operation, the computer system may train a neural network using a training dataset having content that includes intentionally added predefined bias. The intentionally added predefined bias may be distributed throughout at least a portion of the content. Moreover, the intentionally added predefined bias may uniquely identify a source of the content. Furthermore, the intentionally added predefined bias may be integrated with the content so that the intentionally added predefined bias cannot be separated from at least the portion of the content. Additionally, the intentionally added predefined bias may be below a human perception threshold.

Abstract: A fluid-cooled power module is disclosed for cooling high power semiconductor devices. Semiconductor dies supported by a direct-bonded metal structure are attached to a cooling unit that circulates coolant from an inner chamber, through spray jets, to an outer chamber, so that coolant impinges onto a metal surface in thermal contact with the direct-bonded metal structure. Use of the cooling fluid provides more efficient and cost effective cooling than relying on a solid metal heat sink. The disclosed fluid-cooled power modules can reduce the cost and weight of heat dissipation for compatibility with aerospace applications.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes: providing a semiconductor substrate; epitaxially growing a first semiconductor layer coupled to the semiconductor substrate; epitaxially growing a second semiconductor layer coupled to the first semiconductor layer, wherein the second semiconductor layer comprises a contact region and a terminal region surrounding the contact region; forming a mask layer on the second semiconductor layer, wherein the mask layer is patterned with a tapered region aligned with the terminal region of the second semiconductor layer; implanting ions into the terminal region of the second semiconductor layer using the mask layer to form a tapered junction termination element in the terminal region of the second semiconductor layer; and forming a contact structure in the contact region of the second semiconductor layer.

Abstract: A hockey stick blade protector is disclosed that may include a rear heel harness, a blade guide, and a toe scaffold.

Abstract: A light detection and ranging (LIDAR) system may include a laser and a plurality of single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) that are produce signals in response to laser light that reflects off a target scene. The LIDAR system may be a direct time-of-flight system and may further include processing circuitry that includes a transform circuit, an integration circuit, and a decoding circuit. The transform circuit may transform the signals produced by the SPADs, such as transforming the signals into a lower dimensional space. For example, the transform circuit may transform the signals into vectors in a two-dimensional complex plane. The integration circuit may combine the transformed signals to form an integrated value, such as by adding the vectors. The decoding circuit may determine the time-of-flight of the external object using the integrated value.

Abstract: A fluoropropene composition comprising Z-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, and optionally 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane wherein the 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene being present in an amount of 0.00001 to 1.0%. A method of producing the fluoropropene, methods for using the fluoropropene and the composition formed are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system is described and includes a motherboard; a switch for connecting the motherboard to an autonomous vehicle (AV) ethernet network; a system manager connected to the motherboard for distributing power to the motherboard and the ethernet switch; and a safehold system connected to the system manager, wherein the safehold system is powered independently of the system manager; wherein the safehold system obtains from the motherboard a firmware image, provides the firmware image to the system manager, and monitors the system manager to determine whether updating of the firmware image on the system manager was successful.

Abstract: Various arrangements for performing radar-based measurement of vital signs. Waveform data may be received then filtered of data indicative of static objects to obtain motion-indicative waveform data. The motion-indicative waveform data may be analyzed to determine one or more frequencies of movement present within the motion-indicative waveform data. A spectral analysis may be performed on the motion-indicative waveform data to determine a spectral-analysis state of a monitored region. The spectral-analysis state of the monitored region may be determined to match a predefined spectral-analysis state during which vital sign monitoring is permitted. One or more vital signs of a monitored user present within the monitored region may be determined and output based on analyzing the motion-indicative waveform data.

Abstract: A credit regulation and monitoring module receives a command for an application that is to be executed. In response to the command, credit amount for execution of the command is calculated. Further, an outstanding credit amount is determined based on an outstanding credit table and the other commands being executed. It is determined whether the credit amount and the outstanding credit are below a threshold value. If so, the command is executed and an outstanding credit table is updated to reduce the amount of credit available according to the credit amount allocated to the command.

Abstract: A wireless device receives, from a satellite, a system information block comprising one or more configuration parameters indicating: a first time for determining transmission of an uplink signal via a cell, and a second time when the cell stops serving an area that the wireless device is located. Based on the configuration parameters, the wireless device does not transmit, via the cell, the uplink signal between the first time and the second time.

Abstract: A system for protecting the body and frame of a vehicle from flying debris, particularly during a tire blowout includes a mounting apparatus configured to secure a protective shield, which may be a protective plate and/or fender, to an axle of a vehicle. In embodiments, the protective plate may be mounted to the axel via a mounting apparatus, and the fender may further be mounted to the mounting apparatus and/or protective plate. In some embodiments, the protective plate may be mounted directly to the axel, and the fender may further be mounted to the protective plate, whereby the plate may serve as the mounting apparatus.

Abstract: This document relates to devices employing imaging devices, such as cameras and improved camera performance. In one example the device includes an optical element and a sensing element configured to sense light passing through the optical element. This example includes a set of MEMS actuators configured to be individually selectively controlled to create six degrees of freedom (6DoF) movement between the sensing element and the optical element.

Abstract: A method to perform a field operation based on similarity of wells in a field is disclosed. The method includes generating, based on well log data files, a geology related similarity score for each pair of wells, generating, based on production data files, a production related similarity score for said each pair of wells, generating, by combining the geology related similarity score and the production related similarity score, a combined similarity score of said each pair of wells, determining, by aggregating the combined similarity score of said each pair of wells, an aggregate similarity score of each well, and facilitating, based at least on the aggregate similarity score of each well, the field operation in the field.

Abstract: A method of controlling an engagement state of an agent during a human-machine dialog is provided. The method can include receiving a spoken request that is a conditional locking request, wherein the conditional locking request uses a natural language expression to explicitly specify a locking condition, which is a predicate, storing the predicate in a format that can be evaluated when needed by the agent, entering a conditionally locked state in response to the conditional locking request, in the conditionally locked state, receiving a request without a need for a wakeup indicator, and for a request evaluating the predicate upon receiving the request, and processing the request if the predicate is true.

Abstract: An ampoule includes a body having a cavity for storing a medicament, a neck coupled to the body and defining a nozzle in communication with the cavity of the body, a removable cap coupled to the nozzle, and an anti-choking miter coupled to the removable cap, the anti-chocking miter being wider than the removable cap.

Abstract: A population of core/shell delivery particles, where the shell is made, at least in part, of a polymeric material that is the reaction product of a plant-based flour material crosslinking an isocyanate monomer, oligomer, or prepolymer. Related methods of making and using such compositions are described.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for high power inverter modules with enhanced thermal and mechanical performance, for use in electric vehicles. The disclosed devices feature enlarged clips that cover an entire die, to distribute mechanical forces, thus preventing die cracks for improved reliability. In these power modules, semiconductor dies are sandwiched between a three-layer direct bond metal (DBM) structure and the enlarged clip. A pre-molded clip assembly can be used that includes integrated metalliization to eliminate the need for external wire bonds. Alternatively, semiconductor dies can be inverted in a flip-chip configuration to face a modified DBM structure that integrates the metallization. Simulations of the disclosed power inverters indicate improved efficiency in dissipating heat.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nuclear reactor, comprising: a canister, a nuclear reactor core housed inside of the canister, and a controlled temperature housing attached to the canister. The nuclear reactor core comprises a control drum and a shaft extending from the control drum and out of the nuclear reactor core. Heat generated by the nuclear reactor core enters the controlled temperature housing. The controlled temperature housing comprises a proximal end attached to the canister, a first internal plate spaced from and positioned distal to the proximal end, a second internal plate spaced from and positioned distal to the first internal plate, and a motor mounted to the second internal plate. The shaft enters the controlled temperature housing through the proximal end and extends to the motor. The controlled temperature housing is to passively maintain the motor at a temperature equal to or below a predetermined temperature threshold.

Abstract: A coating composition for improving the sag resistance of a gypsum panel or a fibrous panel, the composition including 25 to 100 wt. % alkali metal polyborate silicate inorganic binder, based on the total weight of the dry coating. The inorganic binder includes alkali metal polyborate silicate resulting from combining alkali metal polyborate and alkali metal silicate. Further provided are fibrous panels having a backing side and an opposing facing side including a coating of the inorganic binder, and methods of preparing same. Further provided are gypsum panels having a backing side and an opposing facing side including a coating of the inorganic binder, and methods of preparing same.