Abstract: Disclosed methods and systems leverage resources in a storage management system to partially synchronize primary data files based on synchronizing selected portions thereof without regard to changes that may be occurring in other non-synchronized portions. Accordingly, a number of primary data files may be partially synchronized by synchronizing designated portions thereof via auto-restore operations from backup data. This approach relies on storage management resources to designate portions of source data that is to be kept synchronized across any number of targets; detect changes to the designated portions; back up changes to secondary storage; and distribute the changes from secondary storage to the associated targets, with minimal impact to the primary data environment. The approach may be mutually applied, so that changes in any one of an associated group of source data files may be likewise detected, backed up, and distributed to the other members of the group.

Abstract: An ultracapacitor that includes an energy storage cell immersed in an electrolyte and disposed within an hermetically sealed housing, the cell electrically coupled to a positive contact and a negative contact, wherein the ultracapacitor is configured to output electrical energy within a temperature range between about 80 degrees Celsius to about 210 degrees Celsius. Methods of fabrication and use are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel road information recognition system capable of highly accurately estimating the positions of lane markers to be located on the far side of a lane after change of lane. The present invention is equipped with a front lane marker detection means for detecting, by using a front imaging means, lane markers located ahead of a host vehicle; a side lane marker detection means for detecting, by using a side imaging means, the positions of lane marker located on both sides of the vehicle and a lane width; and a front lane marker estimation means for estimating the positions of the lane markers to be located on the far side of the lane after change of lane on the basis of the information regarding the lane markers located ahead of the vehicle, which is obtained by the front lane marker detection means, and the positions of the lane markers located on the sides of the vehicle and the lane width, which are obtained by the side lane marker detection means.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a wind turbine system comprising a first pair of wind turbines mounted to a support structure by a first support arm arrangement, and a second pair of wind turbines mounted to the support structure by a second support arm arrangement. The first and second support arm arrangements are mounted to the support structure at a respective yaw unit so as to yaw about the major axis of the support structure. Moreover, the wind turbine system further includes a control system that is configured to control the yaw angle of each of the first and second support arm arrangements, wherein the control system is configured to identify the presence of a predetermined shutdown condition and, in response, the control system is operable to control the yaw angles of the first support arm arrangement and the second support arm arrangement to a predetermined safe state.

Abstract: Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding structures for use inside an electronic system are provided, which allow access for mold compound or cables by using baffle-like features on the shield's sides and/or top, as well as methods for shielding components from EMI, or for containing EMI. The structures block external RF from sensitive components and reduce EMI emission from internal, RF generating components.

Abstract: Electronic fund transfer (EFT) systems and methods are disclosed for managing and transferring electronic funds from a patron's financial account for use in a gaming or amusement environment. The systems comprise a secured electronic transaction terminal and a secured first computing device in communication with a financial network. The terminal is configured to communicate with the patron's financial account via the secured first computing device and the financial network to electronically transfer funds at the patron's request.

Abstract: A magnetic field manipulated localized polishing system includes a container holding a volume of a magnetic abrasive fluid. The magnetic abrasive fluid contains abrasive particles. A motor is positioned under the container. A magnet is coupled to the motor such that the motor induces rotation of the magnet. A workpiece is suspended in the container.

Abstract: A method of adding sensing of moisture and other characteristics into a garment such as a diaper, incontinence garment, brief, or underwear is disclosed. The primary design intent is optimal moisture detection, low per unit cost, and wide-scale data analysis of groups of patients. The embodiments place various forms of electrodes within a garment, and measuring the electrical properties of the electrodes to determine if the garment has contacted moisture. The embodiments herein could be used for sensing incontinence, sensing perspiration, and detecting failure of protective garments, among other purposes. The target moisture is urine and feces; however, other sources of body moisture can also be sensed. A specialized mesh network achieves accuracy of the information obtained, as well as redundancy and timely updating of that information.

Abstract: An aluminum electrical wire includes a conductor including aluminum-based core wires, and an insulating resin covering covering the conductor and having a thickness deviation of not less than 70%. The aluminum-based core wires contain 99 mass % of aluminum, and the conductor is constructed by concentrically twisting 19 or 37 of the aluminum-based core wires at the same pitch in a non-compressed state such that the aluminum electrical wire has a current capacity that is substantially the same as a current capacity of a copper electrical wire having a diameter that is substantially the same as a diameter of the aluminum electrical wire.

Abstract: A joint connector includes shorting members (30), a housing body (HB) having a shorting member accommodating portion (50) for holding the shorting members (30), and a shorting member retainer (70). The shorting member (30) includes a base (32) extending in a shorting direction and shorting-side terminals (34, 36) projecting from this base (32) in a fitting direction. The shorting member retainer (70) is mounted into the housing body (HB) in a mounting/detaching direction intersecting both the shorting direction and the fitting direction. The shorting member retainer (70) includes shorting member constraining portions (74) configured to cross the shorting members (30) in the mounting/detaching direction to restrict movements of the shorting members (30) in the fitting direction.

Abstract: Provided is an air compressor which exhibits improved reliability by resolving problems relating to drainage discharge defects, and exhibits improved energy efficiency. The air compressor comprises: a compressor body which compresses air; a compressed air flow path through which the compressed air from the compressor body flows; a heat exchanger which is provided to the compressor flow path so as to cool the compressed air from the compressor body; and a drainage pipe (62) which branches from the compressed air flow path so as to connect to the exterior, and through which drainage condensed from the compressed air cooled in the heat exchanger flows. A strainer (65) which removes foreign matter contaminating the drainage is provided to the drainage pipe (62). An on-off valve (66) at the downstream side of the strainer (65), and a pressure sensor (41) at the upstream side thereof, said sensor detecting pressure inside the drainage pipe (62), are each provided so as to resolve drainage discharge defects.

Abstract: System and method for operating the system for climatizing air of a passenger compartment and for heat exchange with drive components of motor vehicles includes a coolant circuit and refrigerant circuit with a compressor, a refrigerant-air heat exchanger, operated as condenser/gas cooler, at least one expansion element, at least one heat exchanger, operated as evaporator, for conditioning an air-mass flow supplied to the passenger compartment; this is implemented as refrigerant-air heat exchanger, and at least one heat exchanger, operated as evaporator, which is implemented as refrigerant-coolant heat exchanger and disposed within the coolant circuit for heat transfer from coolant to refrigerant. The refrigerant circuit includes a heat exchanger, operated as condenser/gas cooler, which acts as refrigerant-coolant heat exchanger and is disposed within the coolant circuit for heat transfer from refrigerant to coolant.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a gas sensor device with which highly accurate measurement performance can be achieved even if there are changes in the environmental temperature. The present invention is provided with: a detection heater (3) formed in a thin film part; a temperature compensation heater (4) formed so as to surround the detection heater; a detection heater heating control circuit for controlling the heating temperature of the detection heater (3); and a temperature compensation heater heating control circuit for controlling the heating temperature of the temperature compensation heater to a heating temperature lower than the heating temperature of the detection heater.

Abstract: A system and method is configured to generate a sound wave field around a listening position in a target loudspeaker-room-microphone system in which a loudspeaker array of K?1 groups of loudspeakers is disposed around the listening position, and a microphone array of M?1 groups of microphones is disposed at the listening position. The system and method include equalizing filtering with controllable transfer functions in signal paths upstream of the K groups of loudspeakers. The system and method further include controlling with equalization control signals of the controllable transfer functions for equalizing filtering according to an adaptive control algorithm based on error signals and an input signal. The microphone array includes at least two first groups of microphones that are annularly disposed around a listener's head, around or in an artificial head or around or in a rigid sphere.

Abstract: An antenna system includes: an antenna, the antenna configured to combine the feed elements to form a high gain element beam (HGEB), the system further configured to combine the HGEBs to form a large coverage beam; and a feed array configured to transfer a signal to the antenna, the feed array being defocused from a focal plane of the antenna by a defocus distance, the feed array comprising a number N of feed elements.

Abstract: A shifter simulator for driver training includes a shaft with a handle affixed to a first end of the shaft and a distal second end of the shaft being interfaced to a shifter mechanism. A first force sensing device is interfaced to the shaft, outputting a value representative of an amount of force applied to the handle in a forward/rearward direction and a second force sensing device is interfaced to the shaft outputting a value representative of an amount of force applied to the handle in a lateral direction.

Abstract: A vehicle power supply device that includes a control unit that performs at least a quick charging control which causes the first voltage converter to perform the charging operation and causes the second voltage converter to perform the charging operation, and a charging/discharging control which causes the first voltage converter to perform the charging operation and causes the second voltage converter to perform the discharging operation.

Abstract: An adjustable bracket for installation of a vehicle bumper on a body of a vehicle is provided. The bracket is configured to be connected to the body to support the bumper, characterized in that the bracket includes a fixed bracket and an adjusting bracket, wherein the bracket has a movable connection between the fixed bracket and the adjusting bracket, which allows the adjusting bracket to have a translational movement in the vertical direction of the vehicle with respect to the fixed bracket, and wherein the adjusting bracket is provided at its top with position-limiting means which can abut against a light of the vehicle, and wherein the fixed bracket and the adjusting bracket are both provided with a mounting structure fastened to the same body. The adjustable bracket enables the bumper to be vertically positioned by the adjusting bracket, which controls the matching clearance between the bumper and the light, thereby effectively reducing the risks of uneven match between the light and the bumper.

Abstract: Catheter includes an outer shaft member having a proximal section and a distal outer member. The outer shaft has an inflation lumen defined therethrough. A balloon is in fluid communication with the inflation lumen and has a proximal balloon shaft, a proximal cone portion, a working length, a distal cone portion, and a distal balloon shaft. Catheter also includes a monolithic inner tubular member extending from the outer shaft proximal section through the distal outer member and through the balloon to form a tip. The distal balloon shaft has an inner diameter and comprises a distal seal portion coupled to the inner tubular member and a proximal portion free of attachment to the inner tubular member. The length of the proximal portion of the distal balloon shaft is at least about two times the inner diameter of the distal balloon shaft. Methods of making a catheter are also provided.