Abstract: A high-low shifting active torque management continuously variable transmission (CVT) system is provided. A primary pulley of a CVT is in operational communication with an engine. A high variable torque limiting clutch and a low variable torque limiting clutch selectively couple torque between a secondary pulley of the CVT and at least one drive axle of a vehicle when the vehicle when respectfully activated. The high variable torque limiting clutch and the low variable torque limiting clutch are configured to dynamically adjust a respective slippage threshold to above a then current output torque of the CVT and below a then current clamping force generated by the primary pulley and the secondary pulley on a torque connecting endless looped member of the CVT when respectfully activated.

Abstract: State-of-the-art analyzers in clinical laboratories require complex robotics, as well as daily human maintenance. In addition, a discrete analyzer is required for each analytic method, with two or more such analyzers containing expensive, redundant components. Accordingly, a total lab automation system is disclosed that is capable of combining the functions of all such analyzers using a compact superset of stations. In an embodiment, the system comprises a plurality of conveyors, arranged along an X-axis of a tabletop surface, and configured to move in both directions along a Y-axis, under the control of a controller. One or more stations may extend along the X-axis, to orthogonally span all of the conveyors, such that a tool of each station may move along the X-axis, and potentially along the Z-axis, to process items on the conveyors, under the control of the controller.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for pose comparison, interactive physical gaming, and remote fitness training on a user computing device. The methods and systems are configured to first receive a reference feature generated from a frame of a reference video, the reference feature computed from a reference posture of a reference person in the frame of the reference video. Next, receive a frame of a user video, the frame of the user video comprising a user. Next, extract a user posture from the frame of the user video, by performing a machine learning-based computer vision algorithm that detects one or more body key points of the user in an image plane of the user video. Finally, generate a user feature from the user posture; and determine an output score based on a distance between the reference feature and the user feature.

Abstract: The present invention provides a storage device suitable for high temperature. A plurality of memory devices are disposed on the top of a substrate, respectively, and connected electrically to a control device and a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor includes a first predetermined temperature, a second predetermined temperature, and a third predetermined temperature. The temperature sensor is used for sensing the temperature of the plurality of memory devices and generating a temperature value. The control device adjusts the transmission rate of the storage signal to make the storage device adapt to high temperature environments.

Abstract: A wine bottle holder includes a support device, a driving device and a connecting assembly. The support device configured to bear a wine bottle. The support device being formed thereon with a first mounting groove, and the first mounting groove being formed therein with a first through hole communicated with an inside of the support device. The driving device provided with a driving end, the driving device being arranged inside the support device. The connecting assembly arranged inside the first mounting groove, the driving end of the driving device passing through the first through hole to connect to one end of the connecting assembly, the driving end being capable of driving the connecting assembly to rotate, and another end of the connecting assembly being formed with an insert hole configured for a support column on a bottom of the wine bottle to insert.

Abstract: A technique provides for wireless control of a machine tool, e.g. a portable machine tool used on-site. According to an embodiment, a motor is connected with a tool post assembly via a gearbox. The motor is coupled with a machine controller, and the tool post assembly is mounted proximate an object to be machined. For example, the object may be machined via a cutting tool mounted to a cutter post of the tool post assembly. The machine controller operates to control movement of the cutter post along a desired axis during the cutting operation. The machine controller and thus the cutting operation, however, are controlled wirelessly according to control instructions provided via a control device, e.g. a handheld control device, which is placed in wireless communication with the machine controller.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a system, method and kit for authenticating an object. The kit includes a tag which may be embroidered, printed, cloth, or other non-removable object which contains a unique serialized number, the number directing a consumer to a team's database for authentication. The kit may allow for the object to be hung in a team's locker room or an individual player's locker during, for example, gameday. The kit may also include unique hang tags, hanger tags and/or hangers, and may further include a unique downloadable certificate of authority. The kit allows for an item to be present during team gatherings in order to absorb the positive energy and powerful mojo from the team to pass along to users on gameday. An exemplary system includes a processor including an authentication module and an interfacing module, a database, and a memory for authenticating an object is also provided.

Abstract: A system (1) of an electronic lock (3) and an electronic key (2).

Abstract: A fixed displacement hydraulic pump match flow demand control system that includes a spool valve, a plurality of fixed displacement pumps and a control valve is provided. The spool valve includes a spool. The spool is configured to shuttle within a chamber of a housing based at least in part on a pressure difference between a first end and the second end of the chamber. A fluid flow from each fixed displacement pump of the plurality of fixed displacement pumps is in fluid communication with an associated input port to the spool valve. At least one output port of the spool valve is in fluid communication with a hydraulically operated device and at least one of another output port is in fluid communication with a return. The control valve is configured to adjust the location of the spool in the chamber to regulate fluid flow to the hydraulically operated device.

Abstract: An active torque management clutch system that includes an ATM clutch, a clutch actuator, and a controller is provided. The ATM clutch is positioned between a driven sheave of a CVT and an axle. The clutch actuator is used to control the ATM clutch. The controller is in communication with at least one vehicle sensor and the clutch actuator. The controller is configured to open the ATM clutch when sensor information indicates a shift is about to occur and close the ATM clutch when the sensor information indicates engine torque is required in a driveline.

Abstract: Methods and systems for remote multiplayer gameplay are disclosed. An example method can include joining a multiplayer interactive physical game including first and second players competing in an activity; capturing a first game video of a first player in a first play of the multiplayer interactive physical game, using a first camera on a first mobile computing device in a first gaming area; determining a first object flow associated with the first player from the first game video, by performing an algorithm on one or more frames of the first game video to detect one or more key points of the first player; generating a first analytic based on the first object flow; receiving a second analytic associated with the second player in a second gaming area; and generating a feedback to the first player based on the first analytic or the second analytic.

Abstract: A zero-turn vehicle including a mode selection interface, a memory and at least one controller is provided. The mode selection interface provides a mode section input for a user. The memory is used to store mode instructions relating to at least one operation mode. The at least one controller in communication with the mode selection interface and the memory, the at least one controller configured to selectively modify normal operating characteristics of the zero-turn vehicle based the mode selection input from the user by implementing the stored mode instructions associated with the mode selection input.

Abstract: A CVT with a constant RPM output is provided. An input clutch of the CVT is in operational communication with a motor. An output clutch is in operational communication with the input clutch via an endlessly looped member. An output fixed sheave is axially fixed on an output post of the output clutch. An output movable sheave of the output clutch is axially slidable on the output post. An output actuator is configured to move the output movable sheave in relation to the output fixed sheave in response to a change in at least one of a torque input and an RPM input that is delivered to the output clutch via the endless looped member to maintain a constant RPM output of the output clutch at a select RPM. The output clutch is configured to be coupled to a rotational input operating device that requires the select RPM for operation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for optimizing an open-pit mine production plan based on time-series prediction of copper price. The method includes collecting historical copper price based on dates, generating a processed multi-factor dataset using linear normalization and linear interpolation manners, and generating a correlation matrix, focusing on the correlation matrix using a Graph Convolutional Network (GCN) model, and decomposing a trend item sequence and a seasonal item sequence through Autoformer mechanism, predicting copper price through a time-series prediction model, and importing copper price as parameters into a production plan mathematical model to generating the production plan. The present disclosure is capable of focusing on the correlation between different factors in a multi-factor dataset including historical price information, effectively improving the accuracy of copper price prediction, and obtaining solutions with a higher accuracy and better fit for an actual production situation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for estimating a state of charge of a hearing aid rechargeable battery for rapid user feedback and charge management are provided. The method includes detecting a rechargeable battery of a hearing aid received at a battery charger. The method includes retrieving a last state of charge (SoC) of the rechargeable battery and a time in use of the rechargeable battery. The time in use is a time the hearing aid is out of the battery charger. The method includes estimating a current state of charge (SoC) of the rechargeable battery based on the last SoC and the time in use of the rechargeable battery. The method includes causing a display of the battery charger to present the estimated current SoC.

Abstract: Systems and methods for motion tracking on a hardware device without a camera and/or without a sufficiently powerful hardware processor, by offloading pose processing fully or partially to a mobile device, are disclosed. Methods executable on the hardware device include receiving pose data associated with a user from the mobile device, and performing a touchless control of an application on the hardware device, based on the received pose data. Methods executable on the mobile device include capturing at least one image associated with a user, performing a pose recognition algorithm on the mobile device, based on the captured image, to generate pose data for performing a touchless control of an application on the hardware device, and transmitting the pose data to the hardware device, using the network connection. The methods and systems include embodiments where the pose recognition algorithm uses machine learning.

Abstract: A fixed displacement hydraulic pump match flow demand control system that includes a spool valve, a plurality of fixed displacement pumps and a control valve is provided. The spool valve includes a spool. The spool is configured to shuttle within a chamber of a housing based at least in part on a pressure difference between a first end and the second end of the chamber. A fluid flow from each fixed displacement pump of the plurality of fixed displacement pumps is in fluid communication with an associated input port to the spool valve. At least one output port of the spool valve is in fluid communication with a hydraulically operated device and at least one of another output port is in fluid communication with a return. The control valve is configured to adjust the location of the spool in the chamber to regulate fluid flow to the hydraulically operated device.