Abstract: An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-based method of wireless coverage testing includes with a UAV comprising a wireless coverage testing configuration, flying the UAV in a route in a wireless coverage area associated with a cell tower; collecting measurement data via the wireless coverage testing configuration during the flying and associated with collected measurement data with location identifiers; and, subsequent to the flying, processing the collected measurement data with the location identifiers to provide an output detailing wireless coverage in the wireless coverage area including wireless coverage at ground level and above ground level to a set elevation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a DC to AC inverter providing a multiphase output at a fundamental frequency are provided. More particularly, a synchronous reference frame control scheme can be employed to regulate a DC to AC inverter to attenuate error at various frequencies of interest for the DC to AC inverter. According to particular example aspects of the present disclosure, the synchronous reference frame control scheme can include control structures to provide for attenuation of the negative sequence and zero sequence currents, leading to reduced total harmonic distortion and voltage unbalance in the output voltage of the inverter.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide methods and systems for delivering a prosthesis to a target location in a lumenal system of a patient. At least one tether is secured proximate the target location to serve as a rail, and a prosthesis is advanced along the rail to the target location and secured in place. Exemplary methods and systems provide for repair of the mitral and tricuspid valves, as well as abdominal aortic aneurysms, stomach valves, fallopian tubes and the pulmonary system, among others. Also disclosed are various prostheses suitable for use with the disclosed methods and systems.

Abstract: To allow more daylighting and protect against direct solar radiation, the system may include a window shading system that impacts an area (or area of interest). The system may adjust different window shades in different ways and for different periods of time to protect against a direct solar radiation onto an area of interest. The system may provide targeted shadows onto the area of interest. The system may also analyze or predict angles of solar rays that comprise the direct solar radiation and determine an impact of the solar rays on the area of interest, wherein the adjusting of window shades is based on the determining.

Abstract: A fastener is staked to a sheet of equal or higher strength material. The fastener can be staked to a substantially circular shaped opening in the sheet material but other shapes of openings can be used. The opening is prepared by forming serrations in at least a part thereof. The serrations can take many forms and depths depending on the requirements for the particular application and materials being used. The serrations are formed by a doming tool and a punch tool aligned on opposite sides of the sheet material coming together to create the serrations. The nut is inserted into the serrated opening in the sheet material and force is applied to the fastener causing at least a portion of material of the fastener to flow at least partially into the serrations and secure the fastener to the sheet material.

Abstract: Various systems, devices, and methods are provided for facilitating communication between a forecourt controller and a fuel dispenser. In certain aspects, a fuel controller translator is provided for translating commands transmitted between the forecourt controller and the fuel dispenser. For example, where the forecourt controller transmits commands that are compatible with the payment terminal, but not with the fuel controller, the fuel controller translator can translate the commands received from the forecourt controller into a format compatible with the fuel controller. Conversely, the fuel controller translator can translate commands received from the fuel controller into a format that is compatible with the forecourt controller.

Abstract: A method for facilitating competence support for a client to meet a goal of the client is provided. The method includes providing a risk assessment template; allowing for the selection of one of a plurality of structured answers for each of the structured set of questions in the risk assessment template using client information to provide a risk assessment document; generating a client risk score based upon at least one of the selected structured answers; determining that the client should be provided a referral to at least one receiver based on the generated client risk score; and allowing for the communication of the referral from the coordinator computing device to a receiver computing device associated with the at least one receiver, wherein the at least one receiver is associated with at least one risk category. A system for implementing the above-referenced method is provided, along with other methods.

Abstract: A shade channel system and method provide interchangeability of use with a zippered shade and a regular or blackout shade, together with improved efficiency of installation. A guide channel accepts a shade and is configured with a tensioning mechanism to allow the guide channel to be retained at varying depths within a base channel. The system is suitable for providing polished, uniform looks throughout a room and allowing for use of standard-sized shades by allowing the guide channel to be placed at an adjustable depth within a base channel. Existing channels may be utilized, or new base channels may be coupled to existing mullions.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining characteristics of a radio within a communications network includes a radio, RF signal sensor, and analyzer. The radio transmits RF signals and has transmission operating parameters with respective predetermined values defined by a regulatory agency, a manufacturer, a user and a provider, the values having respective thresholds, a unique identifier; and an over-the-air operating mode in which the signals comprise the identifier. The sensor receives the signals from the radio having characteristics correlating with the transmission operating parameters.

Abstract: A beverage making machine may employ a mixing chamber to mix a beverage medium with a precursor liquid, such as carbonated water. The mixing chamber may have a precursor liquid inlet coupled to a precursor liquid supply, a beverage medium chamber to receive a beverage medium into the beverage medium chamber, and a dispense outlet from which beverage medium and precursor liquid are dispensed, e.g., into a user's cup. The beverage medium chamber may include a chamber inlet coupled to the precursor liquid inlet, e.g., so precursor liquid can enter the chamber when a pressure is low in the beverage medium chamber, and a chamber outlet downstream of the chamber inlet that is coupled to the dispense outlet, e.g., so that beverage medium can exit the chamber.

Abstract: Instruments for applying tension to a securing device, such as a cable or wire, for securing bones in place and fastening implants, such as plates, to bones. In some forms, the tensioning instrument is configured with minimal parts for ease of manufacturing and allowing single use applications. The instrument may include a pretensioning mechanism for applying desired preload before connecting a cable to be tensioned to the instrument. The instrument may be sized and configured to remain attached to a tensioned cable while other cables are connected to a bone. In another form, the instrument may be expandable to remove any slack from the securing device and apply tension thereto.

Abstract: An air agitator assembly for use with a heat-emitting object having a contour, the air agitator assembly including a perforated flexible structure having a thermally absorbing first side confronting and spaced from a portion of the heat-emitting object to define an air space there between and a second side opposite the first side and where at least a portion of the first side of the perforated flexible structure has a contour that matches a contour of a corresponding portion of the heat-emitting object.

Abstract: Vehicle navigation methods, systems and computer program products are provided that create a composite video image of a scene from video images of the scene generated by a plurality of video image sensors. The video image from each image sensor includes a respective array of pixels. The composite video image is created by selecting for a composite image pixel at a given position in an array of composite image pixels a pixel at the given position from one of the respective pixel arrays having the highest signal level or highest signal-to-noise ratio. The selecting is repeatedly performed for a plurality of given positions in the array of composite image pixels. The composite video image can be displayed via a display, such as a head-up display utilized in a vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for determining and tracking a location of a participant traveling along a route wherein the participant being tracked with an RFID tag using an RFID tag reader and a timing system, the system includes a location device associated with the RFID tag and has a location data receiver for receiving location information from a location providing source, and a wireless communication interface and time stamps each received location information, and transmits tag location data over the wireless interface, and a location detection device that is in wireless communication with the location device receives the transmitted tag location data, and transmits the received location data to the timing system, with the timing system associating the received location data with the RFID tag number as provided by the RFID tag reader provided tag reads of the RFID tag associated with the location device.

Abstract: A thermostat update and copying system can include a first thermostat having a processor, a transmitter, a storage area. In some embodiments, the processor generates update data, the storage area maintains the update data, and the transmitter transmits the update data to multiple target devices. In some embodiments, the target devices include mobile devices capable of running applications to receive the update data and/or at least a second thermostat wherein the second thermostat is activated and update data is transmitted by the transceiver to the second thermostat.

Abstract: A first computer that includes a processor and memory storing instructions executable by the processor—the processor is programmed to: establish a satellite link between a satellite terminal and the first computer, the link comprising at least one radio access bearer (RAB); receive a rejection message from a second computer indicating that the second computer refuses to accept a terminal handover; and in response to receiving the rejection message, transmit to the second computer a pending handover request message comprising an indication of a link quality of the at least one RAB.

Abstract: A display mount includes a vertical adjustment mechanism configured to be operatively coupled to a wall and a horizontal adjustment mechanism having a first end portion operatively coupled to the vertical adjustment mechanism and a second end portion that is configured to be operatively coupled to a display. With the vertical adjustment mechanism operatively coupled to the wall and with the display operatively coupled to the horizontal adjustment mechanism: the vertical adjustment mechanism is configured to lower and raise the display vertically parallel to the wall without the display moving substantially horizontally away from and toward the wall; and the horizontal adjustment mechanism is configured to extend and retract the display horizontally away from and toward the wall without the display moving substantially vertically parallel to the wall.

Abstract: Systems and methods for recording and communicating engine data are provided. One example aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a method for communicating engine data. The method includes receiving data. The method includes separating the data into categories. For one or more categories, the method includes creating a file including the separated data. For one or more categories, the method includes naming the file, at least in part, based on the category and based on a file naming convention. The method includes prioritizing the created files. The method includes transmitting an identification file comprising identification information for a wireless communication unit and the file naming convention. The method includes transmitting the created files based on the priority.

Abstract: A method and disconnector for disconnecting a drive shaft of a drive mechanism from rotating equipment, upon a failure of the drive mechanism or rotating equipment, includes a housing, an arm extending from the housing and movable relative to the housing between a first position and a second position, and a parting tool on a distal end of the arm.

Abstract: A method for reducing retransmission of packets by a sender is disclosed. The method includes: providing a network comprising a physical layer, a medium access control (MAC) layer and an Radio Link Control (RLC) layer; providing a retransmission packet in the physical layer, wherein the retransmission packet comprises a flow having a reordering feature in the RLC layer; enabling Hybrid Automatic Repeat reQuest (HARQ) in the physical layer and the MAC layer; receiving a HARQ request for a retransmission; and transmitting a new packet with the physical layer in response to the HARQ request, when the reordering feature for the flow in the retransmission packet is disabled.