Abstract: A transformer economizer automatically disconnects a main electric power transformer from a grid power line during low-load periods, and automatically reconnects the main transformer to the grid power line during high-load periods, to reduce low-power electricity losses incurred by the main transformer. The main transformer is therefore deenergized and a much smaller auxiliary transformer is energized during low-load periods to reduce the low-power electricity losses incurred by the main transformer. The main transformer is then automatically switched back into service during high-load periods, while the auxiliary transformer is switched out of service. This provides long-term energy, cost, and carbon footprint savings by automatically switching the large transformer's loads to a much smaller auxiliary transformer, and therefore proportionally lower losses, during light-load conditions.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an embedded magnet rotor comprises a rotor shaft, a rotor core, permanent magnets and two end plates. The rotor core has electromagnetic steel sheets laminated axially, and two permanent magnet housing holes formed in a radially outer portion of the rotor core and arranged in a V-shape across each d axis with a circumferential interval. Each end plate has smaller outside diameter than the rotor core and is arranged at axial end to prevent the permanent magnets from protruding axial outward. The permanent magnet housing holes communicate with an outer side of an outer peripheral surface of the rotor core. The electromagnetic steel sheets in regions axially near the end plates of the rotor core have connection portions for connecting the electromagnetic steel sheets mutually.

Abstract: A printing system includes an estimation system that stores the dot count value and a stored consumable use value for a recurring print job. The dot count value relates to the dot count of a rendered image for the print job for use in printing operations using estimate settings of the printing device. For a later instance of the print job, the estimation system retrieves the dot count value. It also obtains the current settings for the printing device and applies these settings to the dot count value to determine a current consumable use value. Based on the current consumable use value, the estimation system determines whether use of the current settings will result in an increase of ink or toner use.

Abstract: A method includes creating a sample of the generated work, generating a unique identifier, associating the unique identifier with the registration, generating a physical copy of the unique identifier, attaching the physical copy to the sample, taking an image of the sample with the physical copy attached to the sample, and registering the image. The method may further include encrypting a representation of the generated work with a public key. The method may further include transmitting a licensed identifier to a remote data computer system, receiving an occurrence from the remote data computer system, and executing a compensation routine based on the occurrence.

Abstract: A process for processing protein product involves providing a meat product in a raw state, searing at least one outside surface of the meat product so that the meat product, save for the at least one outside surface, remains in the raw state, slicing the meat product into a plurality of slices, vacuum sealing a stack of the slices within a pouch with the slices of the stack directly stacked together, and cooking the vacuum sealed slices of the stack stacked together such that, during the cooking, the cut faces of the stacked slices remain in contact with one another to essentially maintain the size and entire outer surface shape of the stack to have the size and entire outer surface shape of the entirety of the stack prior to the slicing, and such that the slices do not coagulate together as a result of the vacuum sealing and cooking.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to encasements for protection of central lines, arterial lines, and/or intravenous (IV) lines from contaminants, and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, an encasement device can include a flexible sleeve that fits over a central line and protects the central line from contaminants. The flexible sleeve has a first open end and a second open end. A first closing element secures the first open end to a medical dressing and a second closing element secures the second open end in a closed position at a location distal to the first closing element. In some embodiments, the central line can include an intravenous (IV) catheter, a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) and/or a hemodialysis line. In some embodiments, the device can include a flap coupled to the flexible sleeve.

Abstract: A connector for a flat flexible cable includes a housing defining a receptacle receiving the flat flexible cable, and an actuator movably mounted to the housing. A conductive terminal is positioned within the receptacle and includes a first portion arranged in contact with the actuator, and a surface mounting tab extending through the housing and having an end positioned on an exterior surface of the housing. The first portion of the terminal is biased between an open position and a clamping position by the actuator.

Abstract: A piezoelectric film integrated device includes a substrate; an electrode provided on the substrate; a first piezoelectric element that is provided on the electrode and includes a first monocrystalline piezoelectric film and a first electrode film superimposed on the first monocrystalline piezoelectric film; and a second piezoelectric element that is provided on the first piezoelectric element and includes a second monocrystalline piezoelectric film and a second electrode film superimposed on the second monocrystalline piezoelectric film.

Abstract: An ink-jet recording apparatus includes a recording head including a plurality of pressurizing chambers for storing ink and a plurality of pressurizing elements for pressing ink in the pressurizing chambers to eject ink from nozzles; a head driver including a driving pulse generator that applies a drive voltage to the pressurizing element to generate a drive waveform for ejecting ink from the nozzles; a conveying belt having a plurality of openings which conveys a recording medium; and a control portion. The control portion controls the driving of the head driver and the conveying belt to perform flushing where ink droplets are ejected from the nozzles in the recording head to pass through one of the plurality of openings with a timing different from that for image recording, using a drive waveform with which the ink droplets ejected from the nozzle each become one droplet before passing through the openings.

Abstract: An apparatus for draining a bioreactor vessel includes a tubular body portion having an interior passageway, and at least one aperture in the tubular body portion providing for fluid communication with the interior passageway, the tubular body portion being configured for positioning at a bottom of a vessel, and a suction tube having a first end configured for fluid coupling with the tubular body portion, and a second end configured for fluid coupling with a port in a sidewall of the vessel.

Abstract: An image forming system includes an input device, an image processing device, an image forming device, a delivery device, and a controller. The controller causes the image processing device to execute RIP operation in forward order with respect to print data, upon receipt, through the input device, of a first instruction indicating one of a combination of reverse order and face-up, and a combination of forward order and face-down, as combination of sorting order and face orientation at delivery of a recording medium having an image formed thereon, and causes the image processing device to execute RIP operation in reverse order with respect to the print data, upon receipt, through the input device, of a second instruction indicating one of a combination of forward order and face-up, and a combination of reverse order and face-down, as the combination of the sorting order and the face orientation at delivery.

Abstract: A “motorless” power electronic test device for testing adjustable speed motor drives without having to connect motors to the drive includes a bidirectional internal power converter, filtering, a charging switch for charging the capacitors of internal and external power converters, line switches for setting the test mode and operating the device, and a switch controller. The test device can be set to separately test an external power converter or an external rectifier, with the internal power converter operating in an AC-to-DC mode for testing the external power converter, and operating in a DC-to-AC mode for testing the external rectifier. The motorless test device recycles test power to reduce testing losses and carbon footprint. It is also much lighter and more convenient to handle than a full-load motor-absorber and, therefore, more amenable to deployment as a portable unit that can be readily transported to customer sites.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a first key sharing module outputs a common key, a first cryptographic module encrypts plaintext data and outputs encrypted data. A first transmission system transmits the encrypted data. A second transmission system transmits the common key. A monitor device is disposed in the first transmission system, and receives transmission condition data from a first base and reception condition data from a second base, and performs matching of the transmission condition data and the reception condition data.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an oxidization electrode for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis having low cost, high performance, and high stability. Specifically, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an oxidization electrode for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis, comprising: a nickel metal; and a layered double hydroxide (LDH) with a monolayer structure containing nickel and iron and disposed on one surface or both surfaces of the nickel metal.

Abstract: A method for automated generation of representative icons from images involves obtaining an image, generating an image vector from the image using an encoder deep neural network, generating an icon based on the image vector using a generative adversarial network (GAN), and outputting the icon.

Abstract: A system for removing a foil shield from a cable comprises an induction coil for inductively heating the foil shield of the cable, a cable feeding device for selectively passing the cable through the induction coil, a cutting blade for selectively removing at least a portion of the cable, and a sensor for detecting at least one characteristic of the cable.

Abstract: An Artificial Intelligence (AI) based automatic damage detection and estimation system receives images of a damaged object. The images are converted into monochrome versions if needed and analyzed by an ensemble machine learning (ML) cause prediction model that includes a plurality of sub-models that are each trained to identify a cause of damage to a corresponding portion for the damaged object from a plurality of causes. In addition, an explanation for the selection of the cause from the plurality of causes is also provided. The explanation includes image portions and pixels of images that enabled the cause prediction model to select the cause of damage. An ML parts identification model is also employed to identify and labels parts of the damaged object which are repairable and parts that are damaged and need replacement. The cost estimation for the repair and restoration of the damaged object can also be generated.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for assisting an agent in providing support to a customer. The methods, systems, and apparatus include actions of obtaining interaction information regarding an interaction between a customer and an agent, identifying the customer from the interaction information, aggregating the information regarding the customer from multiple sources, determining an intent of the customer from the interaction information and the aggregated information, determining a sentiment of a customer from the interaction information and the aggregated information, determining a particular action to indicate to the agent based on the aggregated information, the intent, and the sentiment, and generating an interface to provide the agent based at least on the particular action.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining open loop power control parameters. A first set of key performance indicators associated with a first set of open loop power control parameters is obtained from one or more first base stations. A statistical model is determined based at least partly on the first set of key performance indicators and the first set of open loop power control parameters. A second set of open loop power control parameters is determined based at least partly on the statistical model.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an enhanced resonant frequency hexagonal ferrite material and methods of manufacturing. The hexagonal ferrite material can be Y-phase strontium hexagonal ferrite material. In some embodiments, strontium can be substituted out for a trivalent or tetravalent ion composition including potassium, thereby providing for advantageous properties.