Abstract: A flexible printed circuit board comprises a conducting layer that includes a first signal line, a first ground plane and a second ground plane. A first shielding via extends from a third ground plane to a fourth ground plane and extends through the first ground plane to electrically connect the first ground plane, the third ground plane and the fourth ground plane. A second shielding via extends from the third ground plane to the fourth ground plane. The first ground plane, the second ground plane, the third ground plane, the fourth ground plane, the first shielding via and the second shielding via, together, circumferentially surround the first signal line to minimize electromagnetic interference with the first signal line.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are described that provide for detection of a metamaterial surface (metasurface) on a device or object. Multitone EM radiation is transmitted to the object having the metasurface. Two or more heterodyned tones are backscattered from the object and detected.

Abstract: A valve actuation system comprises a valve actuation motion source configured to provide a main valve actuation motion and an auxiliary valve actuation motion for actuating at least one engine valve via a valve actuation load path. A lost motion subtracting mechanism is arranged in the valve actuation load path and configured, in a first default operating state, to convey at least the main valve actuation motion and configured, in a first activated state, to lose the main valve actuation motion and the auxiliary valve actuation motion. Additionally, a lost motion adding mechanism configured, in a second default operating state, to lose the auxiliary valve actuation motion and configured, in a second activated state, to convey the auxiliary valve actuation motion, wherein the lost motion adding mechanism is in series with the lost motion subtracting mechanism in the valve actuation load path at least during the second activated state.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dithering hydraulic valves to mitigate static friction (“stiction”) associated with the hydraulic valves. A first hydraulic valve and a second hydraulic valve are dithered to mitigate stiction associated with those valves. The dithering of the first and second hydraulic valves also cause dithering of a main hydraulic valve associated with the first and second hydraulic valves. Accordingly, stiction of three hydraulic valves of a hydraulic system is mitigated.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for fleet management, including handling visual events in association with an activity. One or more visual event detector(s) is/are provided, having at least one camera that acquires images of the activity, and a processor that receives the images. A visual event detection process operates to process the images. A queuing process identifies visual events from the visual event detector and stores the visual events. A communications process transmits the stored visual events in a queued format to a remote location. A display that is accessed by users to view visual events, and a collaboration process displays information related to collaboration between permitted users based upon a context of each of the visual events—which can comprise fleet management activities related to at least one of bridge operations, cargo operations, maintenance operations, safety operations, and vetting and security with respect to a vessel.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides intelligent lighting control systems. The lighting control system apparatuses include a light control module configured to be coupled to a luminaire electrically coupled to a light bulb comprising a capacitor. The lighting control module comprises a controller configured to temporarily close a circuit comprising a load wire configured to connect an AC power source to the capacitor through the luminaire, whereby electricity flowing through the load wire flows through the capacitor in the light bulb and charges an energy storage device in the lighting control module electrically coupled to the load wire. The controller is configured to after temporarily closing the circuit, re-open the circuit prior to the capacitor fully charging, so as to prevent a light emitting element of the light bulb electrically coupled to the capacitor from illuminating.

Abstract: Techniques for providing data retention services based on a geographic region are disclosed. In one aspect, a location of a computing device is determined. A geographic entity corresponding to the location of the computing device is then determined. A data retention policy is applied to data of the computing device based on regulations of the geographic entity. Other aspects are also disclosed.

Abstract: A mobile computing device is provided. The device includes a memory, a sensor, and at least one processor coupled to the memory and configured to determine an occurrence of one or more gestures, based on data provided by the sensors, which are indicative of an orientation of the device. The gestures include turning the device face-down or face-up. The at least one processor is further configured to interpret the gestures in response to the determination and adjust a setting for use by an application (e.g., a collaboration application) based on the interpretation. The setting is associated with a privacy mode. A privacy mode on-state setting is associated with muting the microphones of the device and disabling the video transmission from the camera of the device. A privacy mode off-state setting is associated with unmuting the microphones of the device and enabling the video transmission from the camera of the device.

Abstract: A media content packaging and distribution system that handles distribution of channels to be viewed on consumer devices receives a media feed and a first programming schedule of a first channel from a source device, and receives audience-based parameters from an external data source over a distribution system. Media items to be inserted in the media feed of the first channel are determined based on the audience-based parameters and defined parameters. The determined media items in the media feed of the first channel are dynamically scheduled for delivery over the distribution system to be viewed on one or more of the consumer devices, based on the received audience-based parameters and the defined parameters. The audience-based parameters include demographics data, targeted audience data, and/or device type and the data received from the external data source includes trending information of media items currently trending in one or more social network platforms.

Abstract: A cast concrete durable light fixture design and assembly that will allow in-ground lighting features for roadways, pathways and architectural features providing a simple installation for a drive over in-grade or in-ground lighting fixture. The cast concrete design enables curves and shapes to be manufactured as easily as straight or linear configurations.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a table that is used in the treatment and manipulation of joints and related methods. It is more specifically directed to a table having portions that can move in various directions relative to one another for the treatment and manipulation of joints and related methods. In one aspect, the present invention provides a table used in the treatment and manipulation of a patient's joints. The table typically comprises a base, a head and neck portion, a chest portion, a pelvic portion, and a knee and foot portion.

Abstract: A fitting for use in a manifold or other tubular assembly includes a core and at least one tubular coupling sleeve slidably and sealingly fitted over a distal end of the core to accommodate predetermined tolerances in the relative positions of fluid ports connected with the tubular assembly. Features are provided to limit the range of motion to the predetermined tolerances and to prevent disassembly of the coupling sleeve from the core of the fitting.

Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to schedule individual orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) resources on an upstream channel to serve a data transmission request from a downstream device. A schedule for a set of available resources on the upstream channel to serve the data transmission request is generated, based on a dynamic bit loading profile, including generating data indicative of a first bit loading profile for a first set of resources from the set of available resources for a first burst, and data indicative of a second bit loading profile for a second set of resources from the set of available resources for a second burst. The schedule is transmitted to a downstream device, such that the downstream device is configured to encode the first burst using the first bit loading profile and the second burst using the second bit loading profile.

Abstract: A battery module may comprise: a common mounting structure including a cooling system and a venting system; and a first plurality of battery cell sub-modules, the first plurality of battery cell sub-modules disposed on a first side of the common mounting structure and coupled to the common mounting structure.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine-based system includes an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine-based system includes an engine interrupt connected to the engine. The engine interrupt is configured to selectively stop the operation of the engine. The internal combustion engine-based system includes a controller in communication with the engine interrupt. The internal combustion engine-based system includes a carbon monoxide detector in communication with the controller. The controller uses the engine interrupt to stop the operation of the engine when the carbon monoxide detector provides the controller with signals that are representative of a carbon monoxide level proximate the internal combustion engine that together form a trend of building carbon monoxide amounts over a set time interval.

Abstract: Devices and methods that allow a user to elect between performing treament planning by inverse planning or to be accomplished by utilizing one or more parameters input that are typically associated with forward planning are described herein. The systems can be configured to produce a treatment plan in a single iteration upon initiation of treatment planning or in response to determining or receiving a target geometry. While the system may be used iteratively in an extensively interactive fashion, viable inverse plans can be generated with a single user interaction, such as a single click, or optionally with no click at all. Advantageously, the system can optionally allows a clinnician to add or adjust parameters or constraints, for example in another iteration, to provide additional autonomy if desired.

Abstract: A modular light assembly having a control housing surrounding a power driver and at least one modular component. The modular component includes two side portions, a plurality of ribs extending between the two side portions to form a grated portion, and a flat portion configured to receive a COB LED. The lighting assembly may also comprise a video assembly having a camera and control circuitry provided within the lighting and video assembly for remotely controlling the camera.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for calculating phased genomic sequences of the fetal genome using fetal DNA obtained from a maternal sample. The processes and systems of the present invention utilize novel technological and computational approaches to detect fetal genomic sequences and determine the phased heritable genomic sequences. The invention could be used, e.g., to identify in utero deleterious mutations carried by the parents and inherited by a fetus within a particular heritable genomic region.

Abstract: A phased antenna array includes a plurality of variable length radiators arrayed in a geometric pattern. A length control mechanism is mechanically coupled to each one of the variable length radiators and responsive to radiator length control data to control the length of the variable length radiator. A variable phase delay circuit is coupled to each of the variable length radiators and responsive to phase delay control data to control a phase delay of a radio frequency signal coupled to the variable phase delay circuit. A controller has phase delay circuit control outputs coupled to each one of the variable phase delay circuits, and length control circuit coupled to each one of the length control mechanisms. The controller is configured to send radiator length control data to each one of the length control mechanisms and to send phase delay data to each one of the variable phase delay circuits.

Abstract: One disclosed method involves determining first data indicative of a context of one or more client devices in response to access of a first file by the one or more client devices, and determining, subsequent to the access of the first file by the one or more client devices, second data indicative of a current context of a first client device. Based at least in part on the first data and the second data being of a first context type, at least one command is generated that causes the first client device to present an indication that the first file is available for access.