Abstract: Electrical energy storage devices made using a wet electrode application technique are associated with high energy consumption. Herein, a dry electrode or electrolyte application process involves mixing active material with a binder and then fibrillating the mixture. During preparation of the mixture, the smallest particles are removed to improve binding. The mixture is roll-pressed into a film, which is then actively cooled. Optionally, tension in the cooled portion of the film is increased for spooling the film. The film is adhered to a pre-treated current collector and then wound into a jelly roll for the manufacture of an electrical energy storage device.

Abstract: A system and method for bidirectionally based electrical information storage, processing and communication. Bidirectional memory (tristate) offers the capability to store and interpret multiple bits (Shannon's) of information per memory cell, for structures such as dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), and read-only memory (ROM), and communication circuits, for operation, rather than traditional memory able to store a single “bit” (Shannon) of information per cell. Where, instead of traditional memory cells capable of two possible states (binary digit) and a single defined bit (1 Shannon), bidirectional memory is capable of three states (tristate), where the third information representing state can be a specifically defined state capable of representing multiple bits (multiple Shannon's) for each individual cell, which may be defined to represent a specific sequence of bits (sequence of Shannon's).

Abstract: A system and method of collecting energy utilizing a management system for an energy collection device, for collecting, managing, and discharging energy. Management system creates an active collection, storage, and discharging device; diffusion circuits allow for controlling the collecting, and discharging of harvested charges to precisely set requirements; the circuit allows for maximized charge collection over a given time, by minimizing the collection devices resistance to collection, the reduction in resistance is a factor calculated using the inverse square law, to allow ultra high speed maximized transitions in the charging, and discharging oscillation cycle.

Abstract: A wave energy converter is provided which includes a central body including a nacelle, the nacelle housing at least one power take off. The wave energy converter also includes a first float and a first float arm coupled to the nacelle on a first side, and a second float and a second float arm coupled to the nacelle on a second side. The first float is rotatably coupled to the nacelle, the first float and the first float arm forming a first body configured to rotate, where the first body is operatively coupled to the at least one power take off such that relative motion between the first body and the central body generates energy in the at least one power take off. In one embodiment, the central body has a low reserve buoyancy, where the reserve buoyancy of the central body is lower than the reserve buoyancy of either of the first float and the second float, to minimize a heave response of the central body relative to the first float to increase output of the wave energy converter.

Abstract: A system and method for bidirectionally based electrical information storage, processing and communication. Bidirectional memory (tristate) offers the capability to store and interpret multiple bits (Shannon's) of information per memory cell, for structures such as dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), and read-only memory (ROM), and communication circuits, for operation, rather than traditional memory able to store a single “bit” (Shannon) of information per cell. Where, instead of traditional memory cells capable of two possible states (binary digit) and a single defined bit (1 Shannon), bidirectional memory is capable of three states (tristate), where the third information representing state can be a specifically defined state capable of representing multiple bits (multiple Shannon's) for each individual cell, which may be defined to represent a specific sequence of bits (sequence of Shannon's).

Abstract: A wave energy converter is provided which includes a nacelle having a starboard side and a port side axis, and housing a power take-off. The wave energy converter also includes at least one buoyancy member coupled to the nacelle, and a ballast tank coupled to the nacelle. The ballast tank, the at least one buoyancy member, and the nacelle, together form a first body, where the first body is coupled to the power take-off. The wave energy converter further includes a float and a drive arm forming a second body, where the second body is rotatably coupled to the first body about a coupling axis, and the second body is coupled to the power take-off. The second body is configured to rotate relative to the first body about the coupling axis within a radial span bounded by a proximal end of the float and a radially distal end of the float.

Abstract: A power transmission apparatus includes a controller that controls a power transmitter that performs wireless power transmission. The controller is configured to: cause the processor to: cause the power transmitter to emit a first power transmission beam for which a first power is set; acquire feedback information on a result of reception of the first power transmission beam in a power reception apparatus; identify a power receiving capability in the power reception apparatus; and determine, with reference to the power receiving capability and the reception result, a second power which is usable in wireless power supply for the power reception apparatus and which is larger than the first power. The power receiving capability includes a maximum value of an input power range of the power reception apparatus. The wireless power transmission uses an electromagnetic wave having a frequency equal to or higher than that of a microwave.

Abstract: An antitheft apparatus includes: a mechanism for acquiring first event information related to an alert mode; a mechanism for controlling the alert mode in accordance with the first event information; a mechanism for monitoring movement of an object when the alert mode is enabled; and a mechanism for outputting an alarm when the alert mode is enabled and movement of the object is detected.

Abstract: A microstrip antenna corresponds to a rectangular resonator. The resonator has first and second sides being parallel to a first direction and having a length corresponding to 3/2 wavelength, and has a shape notched from each of the first and second sides toward a center of the resonator. The antenna includes: a first portion constituting a periphery of the notched shape; and second and third portions facing each other across the first portion. The notched shape allows the first portion to contribute to a radiation characteristic. The first, second, and third portions each have a length corresponding to ½ wavelength in the first direction. The first portion has a width in the second direction that is narrower because of the notched shape than that of the second and third portions. The second or third portion is provided with a feeding point.

Abstract: An engine that suppresses damage on a support mechanism of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) due to vibration in the pitch direction, in which the DPF, which purifies exhaust gas from an exhaust manifold, is disposed in an orientation orthogonal or approximately orthogonal to a rotational axis of a crankshaft in a plan view. A support mechanism is provided, which enables a cylinder head, an intake manifold, and an intake collector to support the DPF. The support mechanism includes a first support position in which the cylinder head supports the DPF, a second support position in which the intake manifold supports the DPF, and a third support position in which the intake collector supports the DPF. The third support position deviates from the first support position and the second support position in a direction of the rotational axis of the crankshaft.

Abstract: A system and method utilizing deflective conversion for increasing the energy efficiency of a charging circuit utilizing electrostatic storage devices, different circuit configurations composing a group termed deflection converters. Methods of deflection converter operation and construction include autonomous voltage controlled operation, current and or voltage measurement based control, timing based control, both passive and active devices and used in circuits of both alternating and direct current enabling charging efficiency up to 100% with instantaneous charging.