Abstract: A method and a system for providing calibration for a polychromatic photon counting detector forward counting model. Measurements with multiple materials and known path lengths are used to calibrate the photon counting detector counting response of the forward model. The flux independent weighted bin response function is estimated using the expectation maximization method, and then used to estimate the pileup correction terms at plural tube voltage settings for each detector pixel. The beam hardening corrections are then applied to the measured projection data sinogram, and the corrected sinogram is reconstructed to the counting image at the selected single energy.

Abstract: An information management system can detect instances in which data is being stored in a non-standard file path and can alert the user of the client computing device, modify the storage policy to include the non-standard file path, and/or initiate a secondary copy operation to prevent data loss of the data stored in the non-standard file path. For example, a client computing device may execute a filter driver that monitors interactions with files in the file system. The filter driver can identify any non-standard file paths not subject to a storage policy that include files in which interactions occurred. For a non-standard file path, the filter driver can determine whether the frequency of interaction with files in the non-standard file path satisfies a threshold frequency. If the threshold is satisfied, then the filter driver may determine that the files should be subject to the storage policy and take appropriate action.

Abstract: A device, in particular to an electric motor, for driving a compressor of a gaseous fluid. The device comprises a rotor and a stator disposed such that they extend along a common longitudinal axis. The stator comprises connection leads developed as segments of conductor wires of coils. In a region of at least one end side, oriented in an axial direction, of the stator a cover element is disposed which is developed in the form of an axially oriented hollow cylinder with an inner surface and an outer surface. The cover element herein is with the inner surface in contact on an insulation element disposed on the stator and comprising a cylindrical wall. Between an outer side of the wall of insulation element and the inner surface of the cover element are disposed at least segments of the connection leads of the conductor wires.

Abstract: A novel workstation which incorporates an acoustical dome for increased acoustic and visual privacy for the user. The workstation further is adjustable in height such that it can accommodate a range of users from the 5th percentile seated female to the 95th percentile standing male according to the dictates of ANSI/HFES100-2007 national ergonomic standard. The workstation is further designed to be in electrical and data communication with other workstations to optimize the workstation density in an open working environment without compromising user privacy.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing dynamic, prioritized spectrum utilization management. The system includes at least one monitoring sensor, at least one data analysis engine, at least one application, a semantic engine, a programmable rules and policy editor, a tip and cue server, and/or a control panel. The tip and cue server is operable utilize the environmental awareness from the data processed by the at least one data analysis engine in combination with additional information to create actionable data.

Abstract: A deployable reflector for an antenna is disclosed. The deployable reflector comprises a deployable membrane configured to adopt a pre-formed shape in a deployed configuration, and an electrically conductive mesh disposed on a surface of the membrane wherein the electrically conductive mesh is configured to permit relative lateral movement between the electrically conductive mesh and the membrane during deployment of the reflector. In the deployed configuration, the conductive mesh adopts the shape of the membrane and forms a reflective surface of the reflector. A method of manufacturing the deployable reflector is also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-core suppressor for a firearm. The multi-core suppressor includes a housing having a first and second ends and a central main core positioned within the housing. The central main core has a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal centerline with a plurality of central baffle portions positioned adjacent to the longitudinal centerline and a projectile path through the central baffle portions. The multi-core suppressor includes a first side core positioned between the housing and a first side of the central main core and a second side core positioned between the housing and a second side of the central main core. The first side core has a plurality of first side baffle portions and the second side core has a plurality of second side baffle portions. The first and side baffle portions engage the central baffle portions to form a plurality of baffles positioned within the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer implemented campaign management system (CAMS), the system including a graphical user interface (GUI), the management system (CAMS) processing a plurality of participant records (PREC) according to a user-configured process structure (PS) of a plurality of configured logic templates (CLT); wherein the participant records (PREC) comprise participant attributes (PA), and wherein the processing of participant records involves processing or modification of one or more of the participant attributes (PA) of the participant record (PREC), wherein the management system reads, processes and/or modifies participant attributes (PA) of participant records (PREC) by a sequence of one of more executable program fragments (EPF) according to the process structure (PS) and wherein the execution of one of more executable program fragments (EPF) can be suspended in response to user action (UACT) and/or participant action (PACT) and wherein the execution of the process structure can be resumed

Abstract: The source code of a smart contract defines a schema with a map name, a key-tuple, and a value-tuple. The key-tuple can be populated with a value associated with a native field name that is associated with the principal that created a transaction.

Abstract: An industrial materials handling system including a base member having a loading end with a first senor that detects when a first carriage or second carriage is positioned in a loading/unloading position at the loading end, and an operator end with a second sensor that detects when the first or second carriage is positioned in the loading/unloading position, a controller coupled to the first sensor and second sensor, the first carriage coupled to the base member and a first drive mechanism controlled by the controller to move the first carriage, the loading end, and the operator end, the second carriage coupled to the base member and to a second drive mechanism configured to move the second carriage between the loading end and the operator end under the control of the controller, and a bypass mechanism to move the second carriage between the loading end and the operator end.

Abstract: An exemplary liquid treatment system includes at least one control valve in operative connection with a liquid treatment tank. The liquid treatment tank includes treatment material therein that is operative to treat the liquid that passes therethrough. The liquid treatment material is periodically regenerated to restore treatment function. At least one valve controller is operative to control the flow of liquid through the liquid treatment tank and to deliver treated liquid to liquid use devices. A further tank is operative to produce a saturated liquid solution of regeneration material that is usable to regenerate the liquid treatment material in the liquid treatment tank. The further tank includes at least one pressure sensor and at least one temperature sensor.

Abstract: Dispensing systems for delivering a product from the inside of a container to a receptacle, cup, or container include valve systems and other dispensing configurations to reduce mess, parts, and costs associated with such dispensing systems.

Abstract: A cooling system includes: a first cooling apparatus electrically driven to supply a first heat transfer medium cooled to a first set temperature or lower; a plurality of second cooling apparatuses each of which includes a heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the first heat transfer medium supplied from the first cooling apparatus and a second heat transfer medium, and is electrically driven to supply a third heat transfer medium cooled to a second set temperature or lower, the second set temperature being changed individually with lapse of time; and a processor that obtains second set temperatures of the second cooling apparatuses and sets the first set temperature based on the obtained second set temperatures.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for channel bonding in an adaptive coding and modulation mode. In some implementations, a system receives packets of a data stream for transmission in a satellite communications system. The system determines a modulation and coding arrangement for the received packets. The system generates code blocks that include data from the packets of the data stream. The system assigns the generated code blocks for transmission on different carriers. One or more of the different carriers is operated in an adaptive coding and modulation mode to support multiple modulation and coding arrangements within a single carrier. The system transmits the code blocks on the different carriers using the determined one or more modulation and coding arrangements.

Abstract: A movable table system comprising two identical tables on a common rail arrangement having a linear rail region underneath a detection unit and a processing unit, and therefore the tables can be alternatingly moved in a straight line along the common rail arrangement, in the same table-movement direction, fully underneath the detection unit and processing unit, and can be independently controlled by a computer unit. The movable table system provides a new option for processing planar workpieces, in which a particularly high throughput rate and improved precision can be achieved using merely one processing unit.

Abstract: A method that improves the energy distribution from a multi-way loudspeaker into free space. The method reduces MF energy through the use of small depressurizing slit openings down the inner half of the HF stems. The openings are sized to be large enough to present a leak path for the secondary energy to migrate out of the stem with no return path.

Abstract: A method determines an inflation pressure expected in an aircraft tire provided with a pressure and temperature sensor. Also disclosed is a method for assistance in the maintenance for an aircraft tire and also a portable electronic device intended for assistance in the maintenance.

Abstract: A piezoelectric energy harvester system for collecting kinetic energy is provided, wherein the kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy, and wherein at least a portion of the converted electrical energy is utilized to operate a load. The system comprises an energy input portion and an energy harvesting portion. The energy input portion includes an input member configured to be actionable by an outside force. The energy harvesting portion includes a capture member, a sprocket portion, and a piezoelectric energy harvester. The capture member is adapted for receiving mechanical input from the input member. The sprocket portion is disposed for movement with the capture member. The sprocket portion includes at least one radially disposed sprocket actuator configured for making contact with and exciting the piezoelectric energy harvester. The piezoelectric energy harvester is excited by the contact to produce the kinetic energy.

Abstract: A radar system for tracking UAVs and other low flying objects utilizing wireless networking equipment is provided. The system is implemented as a distributed low altitude radar system where transmitting antennas are coupled with the wireless networking equipment to radiate signals in a skyward direction. A receiving antenna or array receives signals radiated from the transmitting antenna, and in particular, signals or echoes reflected from the object in the skyward detection region. One or more processing components is electronically coupled with the wireless networking equipment and receiving antenna to receive and manipulate signal information to provide recognition of and track low flying objects and their movement within the coverage region. The system may provide detection of objects throughout a plurality of regions by networking regional nodes, and aggregating the information to detect and track UAVs and other low flying objects as they move within the detection regions.

Abstract: A microcontroller attachment for use with a microcontroller. The microcontroller attachment includes a first network interface controller (NIC) configured to communicate with a first dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server to receive a first DHCP address and configured to establish a virtual private network (VPN) connection for a computing device to communicate with a remote server, the first NIC configured to be communicatively coupled to the computing device. The microcontroller attachment further includes a second NIC configured to receive a second DHCP address from a second DHCP server running on the microcontroller and send the second DHCP address to the computing device.