Abstract: Devices and methods related to unpowered switching module. A switching module can include a first input terminal, a second input terminal, and an output terminal. The output terminal can be configured to output a radio-frequency (RF) component of an input signal received on the first input terminal or the second input terminal in response to the input signal including a positive direct-current (DC) voltage.

Abstract: A roller conveyor system for conveying material may include a frame and roller conveyors arranged on the frame. The roller conveyor system is configurable in an operating state and in a maintenance state. At least one of the roller conveyors is arranged in an operating position in the operating state and in a maintenance position that is different from the operating position in the maintenance state. In the maintenance position, a region is then advantageously freed up, which can be used to perform maintenance. In addition, a method for transferring such a roller conveyor system from an operating state into a maintenance state may involve transferring one of the roller conveyors from the operating position into a maintenance position different from the operating position.

Abstract: A method for operating an internal combustion engine: detecting a first signal from a knock sensor in a temporal measurement window for a first load point and for a first energization duration—assigned to a pre-injection—of an injector for an operating cycle; calculating a first first evaluation point from the first signal by a first metric; detecting a second signal from the knock sensor in the temporal measurement window for the first load point and for a second energization duration—assigned to the pre-injection—of the injector for the operating cycle; calculating by the first metric a second first evaluation point from the second signal; determining an optimum energization duration as an optimum of the first first evaluation point and the second first evaluation point; and storing and/or applying the optimum energization duration to the first load point and the first combustion chamber.

Abstract: In a paper feeding device, a paper feeding cassette and a multi-tray are disposed to be freely inserted or extracted separately, a hook is disposed in the paper feeding cassette, and an engagement part is disposed in the multi-tray. In a state in which the paper feeding cassette and the multi-tray are pushed into and housed on the inside of a device main body, when a lever is operated, and the hook is moved in an upward direction against a biasing force of a coil spring, the hook is engaged with the engagement part, and, in this state, when the paper feeding cassette is drawn out, the hook moves the engagement part, and the multi-tray is drawn out together with the paper feeding cassette.

Abstract: An imaging system includes an imaging unit that generates two captured images by performing an imaging operation at a set shutter speed at mutually different imaging timings; an image processing unit that generates a differential image of the two captured images; a first generator that calculates, in each of a plurality of image regions divided in the differential image, a number of pixels having a pixel value higher than a predetermined value among a plurality of pixels in the image region, and generates map data indicating a result of such calculation; a storage unit that stores a learning model to which shutter data indicating the shutter speed, captured image data representing one of the two captured images, and the map data are inputted and from which image data corresponding to the captured image data is outputted; and circuitry that generates the image data using the learning model.

Abstract: A slot die coater includes an upper plate and a lower plate assembled with each other to form a discharge port; and a shim interposed between the lower plate and the upper plate to form a slot communicating with the discharge port. The upper plate has a groove recessed into the upper plate in parallel with the shim above the slot, and further includes a taper block and a pressure bolt fitted into the groove to press the shim.

Abstract: A process is described for producing polyhydroxyalkanoates from macroalgae, the process comprising the steps of: forming a macroalgal mixture from macroalgae and a liquid; hydrolysing the macroalgae mixture to form a macroalgal hydrolysate; producing a growth medium comprising the macroalgal hydrolysate; fermenting the growth medium using halophilic microbes capable of producing polyhydroxyalkanoates; and extracting the polyhydroxyalkanoates from within the halophilic cells using a water-based, osmosis-driven lysis process.

Abstract: Provided is a battery cell sealed container for preventing corrosion or damage in a process of moving battery cells. A battery cell sealed container of the present disclosure includes a first tray including a bottom surface and a side wall, wherein the bottom surface includes a plurality of lower end receiving portions in which lower ends of a plurality of battery cells are respectively accommodated and the side wall extends upward from the bottom surface, and a second tray configured to seal the first tray, the second tray including a top surface and a side wall, wherein the top surface includes a plurality of upper end receiving portions in which upper ends of the plurality of battery cells accommodated in the lower end receiving portions are accommodated and the side wall extends downward from the top surface.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for controlling sawing of logs, including obtaining information of a timber lot configured to be produced from logs configured to be sawn, obtaining an optimization objective for a statistical optimization model configured to be used for producing the timber lot, and determining a sawing configuration including at least one sawing pattern for a saw, which sawing configuration is determined based on the optimization objective, which at least one sawing pattern is configured to be used for sawing the logs to timber of the timber lot. The disclosure further relates to a sawing controlling system and a computer program product performing the method.

Abstract: A transfer unit includes, as transfer rollers, a first roller and a second roller, a first bearing member, a second bearing member, a roller holder, a first urging member, a second urging member, a switching cam, a driving mechanism, a unit frame, and a secured cam. By rotating the roller holder, one of the first and second rollers is arranged opposite an image carrying member and, by rotating the switching cam, the first or second roller arranged opposite the image carrying member is arranged selectively either at a reference position or at a released position. The secured cam includes a positioning recessed portion that performs positioning of the first or second roller arranged opposite the image carrying member.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an optimized customer fallout framework are disclosed. A system receives an input from a user via a digital platform, processes the input and historical data to extract a set of quantifiable features, determines an engagement stage from a plurality of engagement stages for the user based on the set of quantifiable features and an n-helix multi-dimensional model, and determines, via a deep learning model corresponding to a combination of the engagement stage and an advanced engagement stage, a set of positive drivers for the user to move from the engagement stage to the advanced engagement stage. Further, the system generate a multi-nodal network comprising a plurality of grids and aggregates the plurality of grids to generate a global grid for the determined set of positive drivers. Based on the global grid, the system dynamically generates personalized recommendations for the user.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of assessing vehicle trajectories for deadlock scenarios in a site where multiple vehicles operate by following planned vehicle trajectories is described. The site includes at least one traffic-constrained area via which at least two of the multiple vehicles passes when following their planned trajectories.

Abstract: A positive electrode includes a positive electrode current collector and a positive electrode active material layer disposed on at least one surface of the positive electrode current collector. The positive electrode active material layer includes a positive electrode active material and a conductive material. The conductive material includes a linear conductive material. The positive electrode active material includes a lithium composite transition metal oxide containing nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), and manganese (Mn). The lithium composite transition metal oxide is in the form of a single particle. The positive electrode active material has an average particle diameter (D50) of 2 ?m to 10 ?m. The positive electrode satisfies a specific equation for a BET specific surface area and an amount of the positive electrode active material and the linear conductive material.

Abstract: A process circularity optimization system improves the circularity of industrial processes via a non-linear analysis of process attributes. A process input provides one or more target attributes to be optimized along with an objective function for improving the circularity of a manufacturing process. The input variables to be set to optimize the target attributes along with any constraints are accessed. Multiple input variable value combinations are generated via non-linear processing of the input variables and a combination of input variable values with the highest probability of success is implemented in the manufacturing process to optimize circularity.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery module including a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked in a stacking direction; a pack housing that accommodates the battery module therein; a cross beam arranged on the bottom of the pack housing; and a tube arranged inside the cross beam. The cross beam is located on one side surface of the battery module, and extends along a direction perpendicular to the stacking direction of the battery cells. A fluid flows into the inside of the tube.

Abstract: A document transport device includes a controller that, when a document detection sensor has detected a document on a document placement tray, controls driving of an elevating mechanism that raises the document placement tray from a lower limit position to an upper limit position to temporarily raise the document placement tray to the upper limit position and then move the document placement tray to a standby position which is a predetermined distance below and stop moving the document placement tray. The standby position is set to a position that is between the upper limit position and the lower limit position and closer to the upper limit position than to the lower limit position.

Abstract: A single-use wax writing tool with a colored wax tip that is used once and disposed. In accordance with the present disclosure a single-use wax marking tool comprises a body having a tapered tip filled with a colored wax. The tapered tip may be an integrated part of the body or a separate component that is attached to the body to form the single-use wax marking tool. The body may be hollow or solid. The tapered tip comprises a hollow portion to receive the wax. The tapered tip may have structures that help secure the wax within the tapered tip. The wax may generally be any desirable color and may be biodegradable. In some configurations, the body further comprises a label, which may be a printed label or may be an embossed label or a debossed label, all of which may also be biodegradable.

Abstract: An inkjet recording apparatus includes an ink head unit, a precoating liquid head unit, and a control part. The ink head unit ejects ink to a printing base material conveyed along a predetermined conveying direction. The precoating liquid head unit is disposed on an upstream side of the ink head unit in the conveying direction and ejects precoating liquid to the printing base material. The control part controls the precoating liquid head unit to eject the precoating liquid. The control part controls the precoating liquid head unit to eject a predetermined amount of the precoating liquid when a glossiness of the printing base material is a predetermined value or more.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating hydraulic fracturing units, each including a hydraulic fracturing pump to pump fracturing fluid into a wellhead and an internal combustion engine to drive the hydraulic fracturing pump, may include receiving signals indicative of operational parameters. The systems and methods also may include determining an amount of required fracturing power sufficient to perform the hydraulic fracturing operation, determining an available power to perform the hydraulic fracturing operation and a difference between the available power and the required power, and controlling operation of the hydraulic fracturing units based at least in part on the power difference. When the power difference is indicative of excess power available, the system and methods may include causing at least one of the hydraulic fracturing units to idle, and when the power difference is indicative of a power deficit, increasing a power output of at least one of the hydraulic fracturing units.

Abstract: A storage system is disclosed. The system may include a bottom receptacle configured to hold a first set of items and a top receptacle configured to hold a second set of items. The top receptacle is configured to be stacked over the bottom receptacle. The system may further include a connector having a tubular body. The tubular body may have a connector distal portion and a connector proximal portion. The connector may include a locking mechanism disposed at the connector distal portion. The locking mechanism may be configured to lock the connector distal portion to a bottom receptacle proximal portion, and the connector proximal portion may be configured to removably attach to a top receptacle distal portion.