Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, over a communication network, a first message utilizing a first messaging application from a first communication device associated with a first user and identifying a recipient of the first message as a second user associated with a second communication device. Further embodiments can include determining that the second user utilizes a second message application to exchange a first group of messages via the second communication device resulting in a first determination, and transmitting, over the communication network, the first message to the second communication device utilizing the second messaging application based on the first determination. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Described implementations provide wireless, surface mounting of at least two semiconductor devices on opposed surfaces of a leadframe, to provide an isolated, three-dimensional (3D) configuration. The described implementations minimize electrical failures, even for very high voltage applications, while enabling low inductance and high current. Resulting semiconductor device packages have mounting surfaces that provide desired levels of isolation and insulation, while still enabling straightforward mounting techniques, such as soldering, as well as high levels of thermal reliability.

Abstract: A computing device includes signal generation circuitry and also includes a location on the computing device that is operative to couple a signal generated by the signal generation circuitry into a user. For example, the computing device includes signal generation circuitry that generates a signal that includes information corresponding to a user and/or an application that is operative within the computing device. The signal generation circuitry couples the signal into the user from a location on the computing device based on a bodily portion of the user being in contact with or within sufficient proximity to the location on the computing device that facilitates coupling of the signal into the user. Also, the signal may be coupled via the user to another computing device that includes a touchscreen display that is operative to detect and receive the signal.

Abstract: According to one implementation of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method of operating a feeder link terminal to locate a satellite in low-Earth orbit includes accessing predicted location information for a satellite in low-Earth orbit and determining an initial position at which to start a scan for the satellite. In addition, the method includes defining a substantially ellipsoidal region to scan for the satellite that includes the initial position, that has a long axis that corresponds to a predicted track of the satellite relative to the feeder link terminal, and that has a shorter axis that corresponds to potential cross-track error of the predicted track of the satellite. The method further includes causing the feeder link terminal to scan the ellipsoidal region for the satellite starting from the initial position.

Abstract: A target for heavy ion or electron bombardment is contemplated as is a method of its preparation. In that method, a) liquid target solution of a target metal salt dissolved in water is deposited into the bottom of a metal target capsule having an open top, and b) heated within the target capsule to form a crystalline material. Steps a) and b) are repeated until the crystalline material contains a target amount of target salt. The target capsule is then heated until the weight of the target capsule remains constant. To mitigate the formation of salt creep during the preparation, the liquid target solution can contain about 2 to about 20 percent v/v of a C2-C4 polyol, or the inside surface of the target capsule is coated with a hydrophobic film that provides a contact angle with water of about 70 to about 1300 prior to liquid deposition.

Abstract: A bicycle trainer includes a frame having a pair of laterally spaced axle supports configured to support a rear wheel axle of a bicycle. The axle supports define a laterally extending first axis. A drive wheel is rotatably supported by the frame, wherein the drive wheel is rotatable about a second axis parallel to, and radially spaced from, the first axis. A resistance unit is supported by the frame and operably coupled to the drive wheel. A bicycle trainer system includes a bicycle having a rear wheel axle removably supported by the axle supports. A method of using the trainer is also provided.

Abstract: A plug-and-play Hub that provides an intermediary between an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and peripheral electronic devices. The Hub has a power and data interface to the UAV and peripheral ports that allow the peripheral electronic devices to connect to the Hub. The peripheral ports provide power to the peripheral electronic devices and also allow data communication between the Hub and the peripheral electronic devices. The Hub may detect when a peripheral electronic device has been plugged into a peripheral port and access communication protocol information and voltage level information by way of the peripheral port. A Hub voltage converter receives power from the UAV and converts the UAV power source voltage to a voltage level that is suitable for the various peripheral electronic devices. The Hub has a data hub that mediates data communication between the UAV and the various peripheral electronic devices.

Abstract: A refuge shelter includes a container. The shelter includes a tent that is disposed in the container in an undeployed state. The tent includes an inflatable support structure which is inflatable from an undeployed state in the container to a deployed state, and a seal which seals the tent to the container in a deployed state. The support structure has a plurality of hoses interconnected by couplers. The hoses have an inside diameter of less than 5 inches. A gas flow apparatus. A refuge shelter for miners in a mine includes a container and a tent that is disposed in the container. The tent has a test support to which a sample of the external environment can be obtained from inside the tent when the tent is deployed. A method for providing a refuge chamber for miners in a mine.

Abstract: Various aspects of a tire having a three-dimensional tire sipe with a variable cross-section are disclosed. In one aspect, a tire having a sipe is provided, the tire comprising: wherein the sipe is a three-dimensional sipe extending radially inwardly into the tire from a tread surface of the tire, wherein the sipe includes a horizontal undulating portion having at least one horizontal midpoint portion and at least one horizontal peak portion, wherein the sipe includes a radial undulating portion having a vertical amplitude VA1 in the at least one horizontal midpoint portion and a vertical amplitude VA2 in the at least one horizontal peak portion, and wherein the vertical amplitude VA1 is greater than the vertical amplitude VA2.

Abstract: A filtered air vent apparatus has a vent housing body comprising a first sidewall and a second sidewall defining a portion of an air passageway that extends between at least a first open end and a second open end. There is a grill hingedly attachable to the vent housing body and securable to the vent housing body. A connector provides a snap-in configuration that permits or effectuates toolless installation of the filtered air vent apparatus. A filter is selectively and removably positioned behind the grill and in the air passageway.

Abstract: A filtered air vent apparatus has a vent housing body comprising a first sidewall and a second sidewall defining a portion of an air passageway that extends between at least a first open end and a second open end. There is a grill hingedly attachable to the vent housing body and securable to the vent housing body. A connector provides a snap-in configuration that permits or effectuates toolless installation of the filtered air vent apparatus. A filter is selectively and removably positioned behind the grill and in the air passageway.

Abstract: A modular particulate storage system includes a plurality of portable skids, wherein each skid includes an elongate rectangular base supporting a floor section and a wall section extending upward from the floor section. The plurality of portable skids are securable together in a side-by-side configuration to form a storage bay having a contiguous rectangular floor that combines the floor sections of the plurality of portable skids and a contiguous wall that combines the walls sections of the plurality of portion skids and extends along three sides of the contiguous rectangular floor. One side of the contiguous rectangular floor includes an open passageway into the storage bay. A skid may be formed as a trailer that may be lowered to be supported by the ground.

Abstract: Techniques are described for providing real-time audio and/or video feedback during a conference call. Audio feedback can be provided during a conference call in response to a participant unmuting the participant's microphone. For example, a feedback period can be initiated upon receiving an unmute indication. During the feedback period, the participant's microphone audio can be sent, in real-time, back to the participant for playback in addition to sending to the other participants. After the feedback period is over, the participant can be removed from receiving their microphone audio. Video feedback can be provided during a conference call in response to screen sharing. For example, during a feedback period, the participant can receive, in real-time, a screen content thumbnail of their shared screen content. After the feedback period is over, the screen content thumbnail can stop being sent.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating synthetic video are disclosed. For example, the system may include one or more memory units storing instructions and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to perform operations. The operations may include generating a static background image and determining the location of a reference edge. The operations may include determining a perspective of an observation point. The operations may include generating synthetic difference images that include respective synthetic object movement edges. The operations may include determining a location of the respective synthetic object movement edge and generating adjusted difference images corresponding to the individual synthetic difference images. Adjusted difference images may be based on synthetic difference images, locations of the respective synthetic object movement edges, the perspective of the observation point, and the location of the reference edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid ?9-THC composition containing ?9-THC and a powder former and having a molar ratio of ?9-THC to powder former to form a flowable ?9-THC powder. The powder former is selected from the group consisting of adenine, aspartame, caffeine, lactose, mannitol, nicotinamide, ?-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, pipecolic acid, saccharin, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glutamine, histidine, leucine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, tryptophan, valine, Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), 2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (HPbCD), and Trimethyl-beta-cyclodextrin (TOMBC) and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to methods of making a solid ?9-THC composition of the invention. The ?9-THC may be synthetic ?9-THC or may be extracted ?9-THC.

Abstract: The technologies described herein are generally directed to facilitating operation of system that can include a processor and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations. In embodiments, the operations can include receiving, from a source user equipment, a first request to communicate to a destination group of user equipment via a multi-cast connection. Further operations can include identifying respective service areas of ones of the destination group, comprising a service area of a destination user equipment of the destination group. In some embodiments, operations can include generating a second request to initiate the multi-cast connection, the second request comprising the destination group of user equipment with the respective service areas, wherein the respective service area of the destination user equipment is for selection, by second network equipment based on the service area, a gateway group of base station equipment.

Abstract: A system including one or more processors and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing computing instructions that, when executed on the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations including: running one or more test cases using a version of an artifact in an environment; detecting a modification to the version of the artifact based on a release of a newer version of the artifact; in response to detecting the modification, generating a modified version of the artifact to incorporate the modification; selecting a first artifact from a list of one or more artifacts comprising the modified version of the artifact; deploying the first artifact, by using an internet protocol (IP) address, into a networking sandbox corresponding to a particular objective; and building a second artifact based on changes implemented to the first artifact. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: An improved protected graphics assembly according to the invention comprises the following sequential layers: optionally, at least one adhesive layer; at least one graphics layer; and at least one outwardly exposed polymer layer that is essentially free of low surface energy materials and has a gloss value of greater than 90 when tested according to ASTM D2457-03 at a 60-degree angle. The assembly is beneficially applied to a variety of articles and used in a variety of related methods. In an exemplary embodiment, a race car comprises a protected graphics assembly that comprises: optionally, at least one adhesive layer; at least one outwardly exposed polymer layer that is essentially free of low surface energy materials; and at least one graphics layer substantially protected from exterior exposure by the polymer layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, a vaccine composition that includes a squalene nanoemulsion (SNE) adjuvant and HPV virus-like particles (VLPs) of at least one type of human papillomavirus (HPV) selected from the group consisting of HPV types: 6, 11, 16, 18, 26, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68, 73, and 82.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a condensation remover self-standing pan lid. The lid includes a lid cover unit, a collection and disposal unit, a lid holder unit, and a self-supporting unit. The lid cover unit is designed to fit securely on top of a pan, preventing condensation from escaping. The collection and disposal unit collects the condensed liquid and provides a means for easy disposal. The lid holder unit allows the lid to be conveniently stored when not in use. The self-supporting unit ensures stability and prevents the lid from tipping over. This innovative self-standing pan lid provides an efficient and practical solution for removing condensation during cooking, enhancing the overall cooking experience.