Abstract: A system and method for managing a schedule on an irrigation controller is claimed. For each irrigation zone, out of a set of one or more irrigation zones, the process begins by receiving input for an irrigation controller for both i) an offset from an irrigation cycle start time according to a master clock in the irrigation controller and ii) a length of run time. Next the offset from the irrigation cycle start timer and the length of runtime is stored in an ordered array. An overall multiplier for an array is also stored. Continuing further the ordered array with or without the overall multiplier is wirelessly transmitted to the irrigation controller. In one example the set of the one or more irrigation zones are in numerical order. In another example the set of one more irrigation zones is out of numerical order.

Abstract: Provided is an intermediate connection system for an ultra-high-voltage direct-current (DC) power cable. Specifically, the present invention relates to an intermediate connection system, for an ultra-high-voltage DC power cable, which is capable of simultaneously preventing or minimizing electric field distortion, a decrease of DC dielectric strength, and a decrease of impulse breakdown strength due to the accumulation of space charges in an insulating layer of a cable and an insulating material of an intermediate connection part.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for electronic design is provided. Embodiments may include receiving, using at least one processor, an electronic design having one or more unoptimized nets. Embodiments may further include applying a genetic algorithm to the electronic design, wherein the genetic algorithm includes a two stage routing analysis, wherein a first stage analysis is an intra-row routing analysis and a second stage is an inter-row routing analysis. Embodiments may also include generating an optimized routing of the one or more nets and displaying the optimized routing at a graphical user interface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to tetrahydropyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidine based compounds and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of ATR kinase for the treatment or prevention of cancer.

Abstract: A Bluetooth device with a host system and a controller is disclosed. The host system supports a host stack of a Bluetooth protocol, and the controller supports a controller stack of the Bluetooth protocol. The device includes an interface for receiving, at the controller, a piconet-synchronized signal. The device also includes an interface for providing, by the controller to the host system, a derivative of the piconet-synchronized signal. The device also includes a circuit for determining a latency of the providing. The device also includes a circuit for synchronizing, at the host system of the Bluetooth device, a host clock with a timing reference of a master device of the Bluetooth piconet using said latency and the derivative of the piconet-synchronized signal.

Abstract: Antimicrobial catheters and medical devices are provided. In some aspects, a low durometer aliphatic polyether polyurethane may be impregnated with a first antimicrobial agent (e.g., minocycline and rifampin) and coated with a second antimicrobial agent (e.g., chlorhexidine, gendine, or gardine). The antimicrobial catheters may display improved flexibility and resistance to kinking. Methods of producing the antimicrobial catheters are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device with a multiple light function, which comprises a primary light source and secondary light source (2a, 2b) associated with optical elements which are adapted to guide light to the output of the device. The primary light source (2a) is associated with collimating elements (4) and the secondary light source (2b) is associated with light guiding elements (3), whereby the collimating elements (4) and the light guiding elements (3) are arranged in a common light guiding body (A), the output of the light beams is situated behind the level (6) of the exit ends of the collimating elements (4) and on the output side of light guiding body (A) a light scattering filter (7) is arranged.

Abstract: An automatic control system for regulating the information exchange between information producer and information consumer. One control mechanism can dynamically refine the decision to include or exclude information items from the consumer information stream to improve success metrics like participation. One or more system interface request control mechanisms can dynamically provide incentive and limits for the input of audience targets, priorities, preferences, and other data. An administrator may set parameters and select success metrics to balance the goals of the information exchange participants and stakeholders. The system can also serve to resolve conflicts between the selection criteria of a consumer and the audience targets of a producer.

Abstract: As a metal compound layer provided between a dielectric and a ground electrode of an ozone generator, there is used a metal compound satisfying the condition (1) the metal compound is not a substance promoting ozone decomposition, the condition (2) the metal compound is not a conductor, the condition (3) the band gap of the metal compound layer is in the range of 2.0 to 4.0 (eV), and the condition (4) the hole potential of a valence band portion formed in the excited state of the metal compound layer is larger than the binding potential (1.25 (eV)) of an oxygen molecule. In addition, as ozone generation processing are executed under an environment in which various ozone decomposition suppression requirements for suppressing a decomposition amount of ozone are imposed on the ozone generator.

Abstract: System and method for generating patterns P of aiming and treatment light on target eye tissue (e.g. the retina) of a patient's eye. The system includes light sources for treatment and aiming light, a scanner for generating patterns of spots of the generated light, a controller, and a graphic user interface that allows the user to select one of several possible spot patterns, adjust the spot density and/or spot size, and apply patterns with fixed or varied density. The patterns can be formed of interlaced sub-patterns and/or scanned without adjacent spots being consecutively formed to reduce localized heating. Partially or fully enclosed exclusion zones within the patterns protect sensitive target tissue from exposure to the light.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shield component that includes a first tube that has conductivity; a flexible shield; and a second tube externally fitted to the first tube with the flexible shield disposed between the first tube and the second tube, wherein: a protrusion is provided on an inner circumferential surface of the second tube over an entire length of the inner circumferential surface in a circumferential direction, the protrusion protruding toward the flexible shield and holding the flexible shield in a pressed state between the first tube and the second tube, and an outer circumferential surface of the protrusion is smoother than an outer circumferential surface of a portion of the second tube where the protrusion is not formed.

Abstract: Assessing a risk associated with implantation of a drug delivery device configured to treat blood vessels, is described. Particularly, devices, methods, and systems for assessing the risk of stent thrombosis, prior to implantation, for determining the appropriate stent and/or medication regimen for a particular patient, and continuing to assess the risk of stent thrombosis after implantation, thereby improving the efficacy of the therapy, are described. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a pressure-regulating device, systems that include the device, and related methods. For example, the pressure-regulating device may receive gas from a gas supply at a first pressure (e.g., on a supply side of the pressure-regulating device) and may regulate or reduce the pressure of the received gas to a selected or suitable second, different pressure.

Abstract: Provided is an electrical junction box in which it is possible to prevent a switching element from catching fire. An electrical junction box according to one aspect of the present disclosure is an electrical junction box including: a circuit substrate on which a switching element is mounted on one side of the circuit substrate; and a housing member that houses the circuit substrate. The housing member further houses a thermally expandable expansion material member. When the temperature of the switching element is low, the expansion material member is spaced apart from the circuit substrate and the switching element, and is disposed at a position opposing the one side. When the temperature of the switching element is high, the switching element is embedded in the thermally expanded expansion material member.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an audio output device, an audio input device and a processor. The audio output device may be configured to generate an audio message. The audio input device may be configured to receive audio input. The processor may be configured to analyze the audio input to perform a first authentication of a user and determine a command corresponding to the audio input, determine a confidence level of a classification of a user based on the first authentication and authenticate the user if the confidence level is above a pre-determined threshold. The classification may correspond to an approved list of users. The confidence level may be adjusted in response to one or more authentication factors. If the user is authenticated, the processor may be configured to perform the command.

Abstract: Transluminal stents are disclosed herein. In some embodiments stents within the scope of this disclosure may comprise a first flared end and second flared end. In some embodiments, a profile of each of the first flared end and the second flared end may circumscribe a portion of separate elliptical arcs. In some embodiments, the stents are formed from braided or woven wires having a constant pitch along a middle region and continuously varying pitches along the first flared end and the second flared end. Methods of manufacturing stents are disclosed herein. Methods of using stents are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An animal feeding system includes a receptacle comprising a microcontroller, one or more applications running on at least one processor of a mobile device, and an access point, wherein the microcontroller, the one or more applications, and the access point are communicatively coupled through a wireless communications network. The receptacle holds pet food consumables. A chute receives dispensed consumables as they pass through an opening in the receptacle. A sensor monitors a level of the consumables in the receptacle, wherein the sensor is communicatively coupled with the microcontroller and transmits information of the monitored level to the microcontroller, wherein the microcontroller uses the information to determine whether the level of the consumables is below a threshold level. The microcontroller initiates communication with a remote vendor through the wireless communications network when the level falls below the threshold level.

Abstract: According to the embodiments, a medical image diagnosis apparatus which is accessible to an external medical scanner includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry acquires from the medical scanner medical image data by imaging a subject based on a protocol which is a predetermined imaging procedure. The processing circuitry acquires from a sensor biometric information of at least when the subject is being photographed. The processing circuitry extracts characteristic information of the subject by processing the biometric information acquired up until a previous study. The processing circuitry assists a design of a protocol for a current study based on the characteristic information of the subject.

Abstract: This slag discharge system (1) includes: a slag hopper (5) of a coal gasifier (2); a slag discharge line (7) that discharges a mixture of slag and slag water (W); a slag separation device (10) that separates the slag from the mixture of slag and slag water (W); a circulation pump (24) that forms a water flow from the slag hopper (5) to the slag separation device (10) in the slag discharge line (7); a lock hopper (14) that stores slag which has been separated at the slag separation device (10) and discharges the same out of the coal gasifier (2) system; a slag discharge valve (15) that is provided on a lower outlet of the lock hopper (14); and a slag water return flow line (20) for returning the slag water (W) which has been separated at the slag separation device (10) to the slag hopper.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for controlling the state of a qubit. A qubit apparatus includes a load, a qubit, and a compound Josephson junction coupler coupling the qubit to the load. A coupling controller controls the coupling strength of the compound Josephson junction coupler such that a coupling between the qubit and the load is a first value when a reset of the qubit is desired and a second value during operation of the qubit.