Abstract: An apparatus for welding a secondary battery electrode assembly is disclosed. The electrode assembly may have negative electrodes alternatingly interleaved with positive electrodes. The apparatus may be configured to weld a plurality of non-coated electrode tabs using a sonotrode horn, each of the tabs extending from a respective one of the electrodes having a first same polarity. The sonotrode horn may include a vibration-applying plate and a horn pattern region having a protrusion-type unit pitch pattern disposed on the vibration-applying plate. A radius of curvature of a side surface of the protrusion-type unit pitch pattern disposed at an outer edge of the horn pattern region may be directly proportional to a number of the non-coated electrode tabs. A tip sharpness of the protrusion-type unit pitch pattern disposed at an outer edge of the horn pattern region may be inversely proportional to a number of the non-coated electrode tabs.

Abstract: A battery pack according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of battery cells in which battery cells each including a sealing portion are stacked in one direction, a cell cover that covers at least a part of the plurality of battery cells, a venting passage formed between the sealing portion of the plurality of battery cells and the cell cover, and an adhesive layer disposed in an inner surface of the venting passage.

Abstract: An information processing device according to the present technology includes a determination processing unit that determines, according to a user's request for an application and a required specification of a software component constructing the application, a target to be an execution subject for each software component.

Abstract: A battery system includes: a plurality of battery packs; a plurality of positive relays, each respective battery pack including a respective positive relay, connected between a positive electrode and a positive link of the respective battery pack; a plurality of negative relays, each respective battery pack including a respective negative relay, connected between a negative electrode and a negative link of the respective battery pack; and a plurality of pack BMSs (Battery Management Systems) connected to the plurality of battery packs in a one-to-one correspondence. Each pack BMS of the plurality of pack BMSs, in an opening control condition of the plurality of positive relays and the plurality of negative relays, may be configured to determine whether the positive relay of the pack BMS's corresponding battery pack is stuck-closed based on a first battery pack current flowing to the pack BMS's corresponding battery pack.

Abstract: A pallet assembly has a reinforcement structure, a top deck, and a bottom deck. The reinforcement structure is formed substantially of a first material. The top deck is formed substantially of a second material, and has a generally flat platform for receiving, storing, or transporting one or more goods. The top deck also has a top pedestal portion including an upper receiving track. The bottom deck is formed substantially of a third material. The bottom deck has a generally flat base. The bottom deck also has a bottom pedestal portion including a lower receiving track. Together the upper receiving track and the lower receiving track define a channel for receiving the reinforcement structure. The top deck and the bottom deck define a plurality of apertures.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: a display device with a rectangular shape having long sides and short sides; a rotation mechanism causing the display device to be rotatable between a landscape orientation with the long sides located on upper and lower sides and a portrait orientation with the short sides located on the upper and lower sides; a detection sensor detecting which of landscape and portrait orientations the display device is in; and a controller displaying an error screen including a concept image and a text indicating details of an error on the display device. The controller arranges first and second display regions on the error screen, and horizontally arranges the first and second display regions when the detection sensor detects the landscape orientation of the display device, or vertically arranges the first and second display regions when the detection sensor detects the portrait orientation of the display device.

Abstract: An ozone cleaner and connector for aqueous-circuit medical devices comprises an exterior housing and a connection for an ozone generator for use in cleaning and/or disinfecting mobile medical devices containing aqueous solution and circuit design. The ozone cleaner and connector lessen the need for chemicals and harmful exposure, and the ozone cleaner and connector provide an easier and more time-efficient cleaning procedure.

Abstract: A method for filtering addresses from a cache includes receiving, by a filter, a data request including an address specifying a memory location of the requested data, querying the filter to determine whether the address is cacheable or non-cacheable, and in response to determining the address is non-cacheable, preventing caching of the data and the address associated with the data. Other example methods, systems and non-transitory computer readable mediums for filtering addresses from a cache are also provided.

Abstract: A first insulation resistance monitoring circuit includes a first resistor connected between a positive terminal of a battery pack and a node, and connected between the positive terminal of the battery pack and a ground terminal of an external device, and has a first monitoring terminal. A second insulation resistance monitoring circuit is connected between the ground terminal and the negative terminal of the battery pack, and has a second monitoring terminal. A voltage monitoring circuit is connected between the node and the negative terminal of the battery pack, and has a third monitoring terminal. A processor measures the voltage of the battery pack.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an operation plan creation device of an embodiment includes a topology diagram creation unit, a topology information generation unit, and a model expression generation unit. The topology diagram creation unit creates a topology diagram in which a plurality of nodes are connected by an edge. The topology information generation unit generates characteristic information of the plurality of nodes in the topology diagram and connection information of the plurality of nodes connected by the edge. The model expression generation unit generates a model expression representing the characteristics of a system including a plurality of pieces of equipment based on the characteristic information and the connection information.

Abstract: Methods for producing graphene-based products using graphene paste compositions. These methods include producing free-standing graphene foils, films, sheets, polymer supported graphene films, printed graphene structures, graphene features on polymer films, graphene substrates, and graphene metal foils. The methods impart functional characteristics, including corrosion protection and barrier properties to achieve selective enhancement of desired electrical, thermal, mechanical, barrier and other properties.

Abstract: A method of operating a compressor includes obtaining a mechanical angle and an angular speed of a rotor, determining an amplitude of a fundamental harmonic of a periodic load torque exerted on the rotor based at least in part on the mechanical angle and a harmonic series representation of the periodic load torque, obtaining a speed error by subtracting the angular speed from a reference angular speed, determining a DC component of the periodic load torque based at least in part on a speed error and a closed loop feedback control algorithm, calculating an electromagnetic torque using the DC component of the periodic load torque and the amplitude of the fundamental harmonic of the periodic load torque, and operating the electric motor to generate the calculated electromagnetic torque on the rotor.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a three-dimensional circuit board processing apparatus, including an input module, a vertical processing module, and an output module, which are arranged in sequence. The vertical processing module includes a conveying unit and a processing assembly. A vertical conveying port is arranged on each of two sides of the vertical processing module. The input module is connected to one end of the conveying unit, and the output module is connected to another end of the conveying unit. The input module and/or the output module are/is a flippable module. According to embodiments of the present invention, by arranging the flippable input module and/or output module, the circuit board may enter and exit the vertical processing module vertically, and may be uniformly processed through the vertical processing module, thereby enhancing the processing quality of the circuit board and improving the automation performance of three-dimensional processing.

Abstract: An inlet shield with a first portion that is configured to be secured to an inlet of a turbocharger, and a second portion that is configured to be removably coupled to the first portion via magnets, wherein different second portions may have different mesh layouts allowing a consumer to choose different levels of protection and air flow based on desired use.

Abstract: A semiconductor device according to the present disclosure includes a channel portion, a gate electrode disposed opposite the channel portion via a gate insulating film, and source/drain regions disposed at both edges of the channel portion. The source/drain regions include semiconductor layers that have a first conductivity type and that are formed inside recessed portions disposed on a base body. Impurity layers having a second conductivity type different from the first conductivity type are formed between the base body and bottom portions of the semiconductor layers.

Abstract: A configuration that decides whether or not a driver has alertness sufficient for manual driving by analyzing eye behaviors of the driver trying to solve a problem displayed on the display section is realized. It is made possible to decide whether or not the driver of a moving apparatus that can be driven in a driving mode that can be switched to automated driving and manual driving has alertness sufficient to return to manual driving on the basis of eye behaviors of the driver. An eye-behavior analyzing section that analyzes an eye behavior of the driver who observes a problem displayed on a display section and an alertness deciding section that decides alertness of the driver on the basis of a result of the analysis by the eye-behavior analyzing section are included. The alertness deciding section analyzes whether or not the driver executes an eye behavior such as a fixation or a microsaccade for solving the problem, and decides whether or not the driver has alertness sufficient to return to manual driving.

Abstract: An optical subassembly comprising: (a) an interposer having first and second opposing sides and defining at least one alignment aperture extending from said first opposing side to said second opposing side; (b) at least one fiber having a first optical axis disposed in said at least one alignment aperture; (c) at least one optical component mounted to said second opposing side having a second optical axis coincident with said first optical axis and defining an interface between said at least one optical component and said at least one optical component; and (d) a feedback component disposed on interposer within line-of-sight of said interface to receive at least a portion of uncoupled light emitted from said interface.

Abstract: A power distribution panel for distributing power to a plurality of components. A modular frame may removably attach in an aperture of a side of a chassis. A first module may be removably attached in an opening of the modular frame. A second module, different from the first module, may be removably attached in the opening of the modular frame.

Abstract: A method of operating a washing machine appliance. The washing machine appliance is configured for communication with an external device. The method includes monitoring, from the external device, a new wash cycle activation. The method also includes measuring a load weight of the washing machine appliance and identifying a time of day of the new wash cycle activation. The method further includes comparing a cycle history of the washing machine appliance to the new wash cycle activation and suggesting an operation mode of the washing machine appliance in response to the load weight, the time of day, and the cycle history.