Abstract: A method of monitoring Emergency Alert System (EAS) devices includes providing a system, the system including processor(s) in communication with memory(ies) storing instructions for execution by the processor(s), the instructions enabling monitoring of EAS devices, monitoring by the system the EAS devices for all changes to configuration settings and updates to software and firmware for the EAS devices (“changes”), the system further including database(s) automatically storing data regarding the changes, wherein data regarding changes to configuration settings comprises a copy of the configuration settings, wherein the copy is stored chronologically, and the monitoring includes avoiding use of a threshold.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing and accessing data using one or more data cloud servers. An exemplary method includes: receiving from one or more data sources, a first data set; stratifying the first data set into first samples; receiving from second one or more data sources, a second data set; stratifying the second data set into second samples; computing a projection factor for each of the second samples using the first samples; computing projected samples using the projection factor for each of the second samples; receiving from third one or more data sources, a third data set; computing a parameter using the third data set; selecting one or more of the projected samples to form a fourth data set; and performing a computer operation for estimating the data using the fourth data set and the parameter.

Abstract: An aircraft braked wheel comprising a rim integral with a hub for rotationally mounting thereof on an axle of the aircraft along an axis of rotation, the wheel being equipped with a heat shield (11) extending opposite an inner face of the rim to protect the rim from the thermal radiation generated by a stack of discs extending inside the rim, characterized in that the heat shield has a face facing the discs (15) which has longitudinal ribs (16) extending in operation parallel to the axis of rotation of the wheel.

Abstract: Various methods, systems, and devices for loading currency into an electronic wallet are provided. In general, a currency acceptance terminal can be configured to accept currency from a user for loading into the user's electronic wallet, which may be used to purchase products from a merchant. The currency acceptance terminal can be unmanned such that the currency can be accepted and loaded into the electronic wallet without a cashier or other employee handling the currency or the currency acceptance terminal.

Abstract: A valve actuation system comprises a valve actuation motion source configured to provide main and auxiliary valve actuation motions for actuating at least one engine valve via a valve actuation load path. A lost motion subtracting mechanism is arranged in a valve bridge and configured, in a first default operating state, to convey at least the main valve actuation motion and configured, in a first activated state, to lose the main valve actuation motion and the auxiliary valve actuation motion. Additionally, a lost motion adding mechanism is arranged in a rocker arm and configured, in a second default operating state, to lose the auxiliary valve actuation motion and configured, in a second activated state, to convey the auxiliary valve actuation motion, wherein the lost motion adding mechanism is parallel with the lost motion subtracting mechanism in the valve actuation load path at least during the second activated state.

Abstract: A system is provided for dynamic scheduling and channel creation based on external data. A media item to be inserted in a first media feed of a first channel is determined based on a plurality of pre-encoded media content, metadata, audience-based parameters received from external data source and defined parameters. The plurality of pre-encoded media content comprises live feed and is segmented into a plurality of media segments, each corresponding to different quality level and content encryption mode. A second channel is generated from first channel based on audience-based parameters, insertion of media item, and a second programming schedule. The second programming schedule is generated from modification of first programming schedule based on content recognition-based information that corresponds to the live feed of one of a plurality of channels. The media item is delivered, in viewable format, in second media feed of second channel to a consumer device.

Abstract: A method of preparing a composite positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery includes surface-treating a nickel-based active material using carbon dioxide to form a lithium carbonate layer on the surface of the nickel-based active material, mixing the nickel-based active material having the lithium carbonate layer on the surface thereof with a metal precursor including at least one metal selected from cobalt (Co), aluminum (Al), magnesium (Mg), and gallium (Ga) to prepare a mixture, and heat-treating the mixture. A composite positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery may be obtained according to the method; and used in a positive electrode for a lithium secondary battery.

Abstract: A kinematic positioning system configured to determine position coordinates of moving bodies by receiving positioning signals from positioning satellites, comprises an on-vehicle device configured to calculate the position coordinates of one of the moving bodies based on carrier wave phases of the positioning signals received from the positioning satellites, and a ground management device configured to transmit correction data used to calculate the position coordinates to the on-vehicle device in response to a request from the on-vehicle device.

Abstract: A waterproof membrane includes first and second non-woven layers each having first and second surfaces. A cross laminated film layer is disposed between the first and second non-woven layers. Tie layers are applied between the non-woven layers and the cross laminated film layer. A method of making a waterproof membrane, a method of establishing a waterproof barrier between a substrate and a tile, and a flexible membrane for use in a curvilinear surface are also disclosed.

Abstract: An antenna structure of reduced size but operating at multiple frequencies, applied to an electronic device, includes a housing, a system ground plane, and a first feed point. The housing has at least one portion made of metal material and defines a first gap and a second gap. The housing between the first gap and the second gap forms a first radiation portion. The system ground plane is positioned in the housing and defines a first slit. The first slit corresponds to the first radiation portion and communicates with the second gap. The first feed point is positioned on the first radiation portion and is electrically connected to a first feed source for feeding current and signal to the first radiation portion.

Abstract: A photonic device for detecting rotation and a corresponding method for operation thereof are disclosed. The photonic device includes a readout structure coupled to a ring resonator at one or more coupling points. Light is split between a lower waveguide and an upper waveguide of the readout structure in a forward direction at a beam splitter. The light in the waveguides traveling in the forward direction is coupled into the ring resonator and subsequently back into the waveguides in a reverse direction. The light is spatially phase tilted and is combined at the beam splitter. The combined light is detected by a split detector.

Abstract: A wind turbine blade includes: a metal receptor including a blade tip of the wind turbine blade; and a blade body portion connected to the metal receptor so as to be positioned on a blade-root side of the metal receptor, the blade body portion having a hollow structure and forming an airfoil shape in a blade tip region of the wind turbine blade with the metal receptor in a joint region to the metal receptor. As seen in a blade-thickness direction of the wind turbine blade, a tangent to a joint line between the metal receptor and the blade body portion at an intersection between the joint line and a leading edge of the wind turbine blade is inclined from a chordwise direction of the wind turbine blade.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a system for performing operations that comprise accessing an integrated circuit design that includes a clock tree interconnecting a clock source to a plurality of clock sinks. The operations include receiving a request to adjust a present timing offset of the clock tree to a target timing offset. In response, a group of clock sinks to be adjusted are identified to satisfy the request. The clock tree is then modified by moving a terminal of the group from a first location in the clock tree to a second location in the clock tree to update the clock tree. An indication is provided that the updated clock tree has been modified and complies with the target timing offset.

Abstract: A system and method for identifying the paths or connections (i.e., term lineage) through which the values of business terms move or flow through a single software application. The term lineage identification system and method identifies the business terms from a data model extracted from source code, and then generates an enriched architecture diagram therefrom. The operator then selects one or more business terms that form part of a term lineage project, and then the system, based on the selection, generates or creates a term lineage diagram so as to discover and view the term lineage of the selected business terms.

Abstract: A radome structure for a multilayered broadband radome structure is described. The radome structure may include a central core layer comprising a first dielectric constant, an interior intermediate core layer adjacent to an interior side of the central core layer, comprising a second dielectric constant less than the first dielectric constant, an exterior intermediate core layer adjacent to an exterior side of the central core layer, comprising a third dielectric constant less than the first dielectric constant, and an interior outside core layer adjacent to an interior side of the interior intermediate core layer, comprising a fourth dielectric constant less than the second dielectric constant. In some examples of the radome structure described above may further include an exterior outside core layer adjacent to an exterior side of the exterior intermediate core layer, comprising a low dielectric constant.

Abstract: Provided herein are vehicle restraint systems for releasably securing a vehicle having a RIG bar to a loading dock. The vehicle restraint systems can include a vehicle engagement member, such as a restraint hook, that is configured to engage RIG bars having a variety of geometries, including conventional RIG bars having a square cross-sectional area and modified RIG bars having more complex geometries. The engagement member can include an engagement region having a scallop feature configured to provide clearance for the RIG bars during engagement.

Abstract: Provided is a substrate unit including a case accommodating a circuit board; a bus bar electrically connected to the circuit board, and includes an extending portion extending out of the case; and an external thread portion for electrically connecting the extending portion to a connection terminal of a wire harness, the external thread portion including a shaft portion with an external thread, and a head portion that is noncircular, and protrudes at one end portion of the shaft portion in a radial direction of the shaft portion, wherein the case includes a fitting recess to which the head portion is fitted by sliding the external thread portion in a direction intersecting an axial direction of the external thread portion, and that has an abutment surface by which the head portion is stopped, and, at least on the two sides of the abutment surface, relief recesses that define a gap.

Abstract: An X-ray detector according to an embodiment includes a plurality of detection arrays, processing circuitry, and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The plurality of detection arrays includes a plurality of detecting elements, respectively. The processing circuitry performs the control to change the reading timings of the plurality of detecting elements between the plurality of detection arrays. The ADC processes signals from the plurality of detecting elements.

Abstract: Devices and methods for dasher board assemblies for sports such as hockey. The dasher board assemblies of various embodiments are configured to reduce impact forces when a user collides with the assembly by increasing the flexibility of the dasher board, which allows for a more gradual deceleration. In some embodiments, the dasher board assembly defines a gap behind the dasher board to allow space for deceleration. In certain embodiments, a foam material is placed between the dasher board and a frame of the assembly. In embodiments, a spline connects adjacent dasher boards without rigid connection to adjacent vertical frame elements. In embodiments, the assembly is configured to provide puck play characteristics that are comparable to conventional dasher board assemblies.