Abstract: An aqueous slurry for a positive electrode includes an aqueous binder to impart the outstanding lithium ionic conductivity, adhesive property and chemical stability to a positive electrode. The aqueous slurry for a positive electrode has a binder composition for a positive electrode including a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based polymer and a water-soluble polymer comprising carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), and positive electrode active material particles dispersed in an aqueous solvent.

Abstract: A vehicle energy management and storage system has a first connection from a crank battery to a first breaker, a second connection for the breaker to a DC-DC battery charger, a third connection from the DC-DC battery charger to second breaker, and a fourth connection from the second breaker to one or more storage batteries. The storage batteries are electrically coupled, through a fuse, to a power inverter for inverting 12V DC to 110 AC, which supplies AC power to an outlet. This allows a user to capture, store, and utilize excess energy generated by a vehicle alternator, and in some examples, solar panels.

Abstract: A gripping mechanism (3) includes a holder (31), a gripping roller (32), a first movable plate (331), a second movable plate (332), a first spring (341), and a second spring (342). The holder (31) houses the gripping roller (32). The first movable plate (331) and the second movable plate (332) pinch the gripping roller (32) inside the holder (31). The first spring (341) urges the first movable plate (331) toward the gripping roller (32). The second spring (342) urges the second movable plate (332) toward the gripping roller (32). The gripping mechanism (3) grips a gripped section (42) of a first component (4) between the first movable plate (331) and the gripping roller (32).

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a system that changes a shared image in real time based on a conversation. [Solution] A system 1 for changing an image based on a voice that includes a voice information input unit 3 configured to input voice information, a voice analysis unit 5 configured to analyze the voice information input by the voice information input unit 3, and an image change unit 7 configured to change a position of content in an image representing the content using information on the content included in the voice information analyzed by the voice analysis unit 5 and information on a change in the content.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and controllers for detecting and mitigating well screen outs may include a controller configured to operate a fracturing pump to supply fluid at a discharge rate to a wellhead at a fracturing well site. The controller may also operate a blender positioned to deliver a blend of proppant and fluid to the fracturing pump. The controller may compare a fluid pressure increase rate to a preselected increase rate indicative of a potential well screen out. The controller may incrementally decrease the discharge rate of the fracturing pump and a flow rate of a blender when the fluid pressure increase rate of the wellhead exceeds the preselected increase rate and the fluid pressure is within a preselected percentage of a maximum wellhead pressure until the fluid pressure of the fluid supplied to the wellhead is stabilized.

Abstract: An eye imaging system can include a head-wearable fundus camera positioning helmet with an outer shell and a conformable liner that can include head location fiducials defining a specified plane. An attached articulating fundus camera fixture can include a fundus camera positioning indication system to indicate a position of the fundus camera with respect to an eye of the patient for acquiring one or more fundus camera images at the indicated position such that fundus camera images recorded over a chronic period of time are assessable using the position information from the fundus camera positioning indication system. The articulating fundus camera fixture can include an articulating arm and a fundus camera mount. The system can assist the patient with helmet positioning, and can automatically position the fundus camera for accurate image capture and analysis, such as using a trained machine learning model for patient evaluation, monitoring, or diagnosis.

Abstract: A computing device includes one or more processors, random access memory (RAM), and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions for execution by the one or more processors. The computing device receives first data and classifies the first data using a neural network that includes at least one quantized layer. The classifying includes reading values from the random access memory for a set of weights of the at least one quantized layer of the neural network using first read parameters corresponding to a first error rate.

Abstract: A joint stabilization (reduction) system and associated methods and tools for placement of the system in an open or minimally invasive technique. The joint stabilization system includes a flexible prosthetic band for stabilizing the bones in proper position and a connector mechanism for joining the two ends of the prosthetic band around the bones. One end of the prosthetic band can be permanently attached to the connector.

Abstract: Systems and methods for surfacing contextually relevant data into the workflow of a third party system are discussed herein. The system implements a near-real-time method of detecting activity corresponding to particular electronic health records associated with particular patients in third-party systems using specifically configured software systems. A cloud-based micro-services architecture is communicably coupled to the third-party systems and is operable to transmit contextually relevant data to the third-party system in response to particular detected activities, such as accessing a patient's electronic health record. The contextually-relevant data is identified by comparing electronic health record data from various third-party systems, each third-party system associated with the particular patient, to determine gaps in the records. The contextually relevant data is transmitted to the third-party system and visually integrated into the third-party system's pre-existing clinical workflow.

Abstract: Positioning and centering device, system, and method comprises a pointer having a flat-surface portion and able to be chucked in a cutting-bit holder, together with a thickness gauge mounted relative to a template holder cross member having a positioning and centering hole therein, a centering line on an associated workpiece cutting table, an adjustable fence and scale combination, and a guide-bearing shaft collar, wherein the method comprises inserting the pointer into the router chuck, adjusting the template holder, and the router pinned to the template holder, and through a center hole of a template, to align the pointer with the workpiece table centering line, using the thickness gauge to determine a workpiece thickness midpoint, using the fence and scale combination to center the workpiece on the table, and using the locking collar to enable easy re-location of the guide bearing relative to the tapered template on a subsequent workpiece.

Abstract: A method for calibrating a receiver of an isolator product includes adjusting a peaking frequency of a receiver signal path of a first integrated circuit die of the isolator product and a gain of the receiver signal path based on a predetermined peaking frequency, a predetermined gain, a first level of a diagnostic signal during a first interval, and a second level of the diagnostic signal during a second interval. The first interval and the second interval are non-overlapping intervals. The method may include receiving a calibration signal on a differential pair of nodes of the receiver signal path of the first integrated circuit die. The method may include generating a diagnostic signal corresponding to an average amplitude of a received version of the calibration signal.

Abstract: Microstructure arrays and methods for using and manufacturing the arrays are described.

Abstract: A stand-alone active thermal interposer device for use in testing a system-in-package device under test (DUT), the active thermal interposer device includes a body layer having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is operable to be disposed adjacent to a cold plate, and a plurality of heating zones defined across a second surface of the body layer, the plurality of heating zones operable to be controlled by a thermal controller to selectively heat and maintain respective temperatures thereof, the plurality of heating zones operable to heat a plurality of areas of the DUT when the second surface of the body layer is disposed adjacent to an interface surface of the DUT during testing of the DUT.

Abstract: A flow arrangement for a pressure relief valve assembly can include a bypass flow path extending from a pressure source to a dome of a relief valve. The bypass flow path can include a valve that is configured to open and close the bypass flow path based on pressure at the pressure source or the dome, or a pressure difference between the pressure source and the dome.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a camera optical lens satisfying following conditions: 3.00?f2/f?5.00, 13.00?d5/d6?25.00, 3.00?(R5+R6)/(R5?R6)?10.00, and 5.00?R3/R4?50.00; where f denotes an overall focal length of the camera optical lens, f2 denotes a focal length of a second lens, d5 denotes an on-axis thickness of a third lens, d6 denotes an on-axis distance from an image-side surface of the third lens to an object-side surface of a fourth lens, R5 and R6 respectively denote a curvature radius of an object-side surface and the image-side surface of the third lens, and R3 and R4 respectively denote a curvature radius of an object-side surface and an image-side surface of the second lens. The camera optical lens in the present disclosure satisfies a design requirement of large aperture and wide angle while having good optical functions.

Abstract: A touch module includes a substrate, a first horizontal touch electrode, a second horizontal touch electrode, a first jumper, and a first vertical touch electrode. The first horizontal touch electrode and the second horizontal touch electrode are disposed on the substrate at intervals along a first direction. The first jumper is connected to the first horizontal touch electrode and the second horizontal touch electrode, and has a first main portion and at least two first extending portions, in which the first main portion is between the two first extending portions in the first direction. The two first extending portions are respectively disposed corresponding to the first horizontal touch electrode and the second horizontal touch electrode. The first vertical touch electrode is disposed on the substrate, located between the first horizontal touch electrode and the second horizontal touch electrode in the first direction, and is electrically insulated from the first jumper.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for securing wheeled shipping carts within a shipping container. The apparatus, system and method for securing wheeled shipping carts within a shipping container secures the shipping racks across the width of the container and vertically, and then end-to-end inside the length of the container from the fixed end of the container to the doors as the container is loaded. In addition, the system and method secures wheeled shipping carts within a shipping container using a securing apparatus installed within the shipping container to constrain the wheeled shipping carts both vertically and horizontally in location during transport.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for attaching nanomaterials containing hexagonal lattices to polymer surfaces. For example, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can be attached to polycarbonate, polyethylene, or epoxy surfaces by amination of the polymer surface, functionalization of the surfaces of CNTs with ester groups, and reacting the aminated surface of the polymer with the ester groups of the functionalized surfaces of the CNTs in an organic solvent to chemically bind the CNTs to the polymer surface.

Abstract: An item to write on a surface of a celestial body that has less atmosphere than Earth is received at a communications station and from a user device. An instruction that triggers the robot to write the item on the surface of the celestial body is provided by the communications station and to a robot on the surface of the celestial body. An image of the item written on the surface of the celestial body is received by the communications station and from the robot. The image of the item written on the surface of the celestial body is provided by the communications station and to the user device.

Abstract: A pixel circuit includes a photoelectric conversion device; an amplifier including a first amplifier transistor and a second amplifier transistor connected in series between a first voltage and a second voltage, wherein a gate terminal of the first amplifier transistor is connected to the photoelectric conversion device; a feedback capacitor connected between a first current terminal of the first amplifier transistor and the photoelectric conversion device; a first reset switch connected between the gate terminal of the first amplifier transistor and an anode voltage; and a second reset switch connected between a first current terminal of the second amplifier transistor and a gate terminal of the second amplifier transistor.