Abstract: An overrunning clutch (ORC) differential is provided that includes a locking mechanism that is configured to lock rotation of a clutch cam housing to a roller cage to retain a centering of each roller in an associated cam roller feature to prevent torque from being communicated between the clutch cam housing and first and second hubs when the locking mechanism is activated.

Abstract: A sleeping application receives initial sensor data from one or more sensors of a sensor set in a physical environment for a time period, wherein the sensor set includes at least one of a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a humidity sensor, a light sensor, a sound sensor, a thermal-imaging sensor, and a motion sensor. The sleeping application behavior patterns of a set of sleep events of a target subject based on the initial sensor data. The sleeping application generates a recommendation based on the behavior patterns to achieve a target outcome for a target subject in the physical environment. The sleeping application provides the recommendation.

Abstract: A system and method for implementing a virtual fitness application are disclosed. Embodiments may be built for various platforms, including web browsers and mobile phones. One embodiment uses pose estimation to count the repetitive motions of a fitness activity (e.g., running). In one embodiment, to count the repetitive motions, a repetitive motion counting process is used that is based on computing differences of Y-coordinates of key points of the user. The repetitive motion counting process includes selecting a proper pose of the user; computing one or more delta values (corresponding to Y-coordinate changes of the key points); and counting a given user movement as a repetitive motion based on a function (e.g., average) of the delta values. One embodiment uses the pose estimation and repetitive motion count results to provide a gamified experience, for example, a leaderboard, a stats report, instant visual feedback, badges, coins, and a social experience.

Abstract: A vehicle with continuously variable transmission operational modes is provided. The vehicle includes a motor to provide engine torque; a driveline; a continuously variable transmission (CVT), an actuator, a memory and a controller. The CVT is configured to couple torque between the motor and the driveline. The actuator is in operational communication with the CVT to selectively set operating characteristics of the CVT. The memory stores operating instructions including operational mode. The controller is in communication with the memory and the actuator. The controller configured to control the actuator based on one or more of the operational modes.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a concealed bicycle lock system and a setup method thereof. The lock system of the disclosure includes a lock with an upper shaft and a lower shaft. The upper shaft is configured to link and move with a handlebar via a stem; the lower shaft is configured to link and move with a front wheel by embedding the lower shaft into a fork tube. When the lock is in a locked mode, the upper shaft and the lower shaft are not linked to move together. In contrast, the upper shaft and the lower shaft are linked to move together in an unlocked mode. A user may set up the lock without performing destructive modification to the bicycle.

Abstract: Methods and systems for image clustering are described, and include first receiving a plurality of images from a video of a game. Next, determining a first feature vector of a first player from the plurality of images by inputting the plurality of images to an artificial intelligence (AI)-based process. Next, dividing the plurality of images into a first subset of images and a second subset of images based on the first feature vector. Next, receiving a first identifier tagging the first player in a first image of the first subset. Finally, identifying a second player in a second image in the second subset by propagating the first identifier of the first subset, based on a distance measure associated with the first feature vector from the artificial intelligence (AI)-based process. Running on a mobile computing device, the method allows multiplayer tagging to be easily performed in almost any environment.

Abstract: There is provided a computer-implemented method of training a speech-to-speech (S2S) machine learning (ML) model for adapting at least one voice attribute of speech, comprising: creating an S2S training dataset of a plurality of S2S records, wherein an S2S record comprises: a first audio content comprising speech having at least one first voice attribute, and a ground truth label of a second audio content comprising speech having at least one second voice attribute, wherein the first audio content and the second audio content have the same lexical content and are time-synchronized, and training the S2S ML model using the S2S training dataset, wherein the S2S ML model is fed an input of a source audio content with at least one source voice attribute and generates an outcome of the source audio content with at least one target voice attribute.

Abstract: An improved artificial tree of the present invention is directed to a decorative artificial tree assembly which may be dimensioned and configured to fit on any supporting surface including, but not limited to, an interior floor, outside grounds, etc. The artificial tree may be disposed in an assembled or collapsed state. As such, the artificial tree may include a plurality tree segments and a cap member, vertically interconnected or stacked upon each other via a plurality of connectors. The artificial tree may be constructed from lightweight materials with decorative items attached to its outer surface.

Abstract: A roller cage assembly for an overrunning clutch is provided. The roller cage assembly includes a roller cage, a plurality of rollers and a plurality of roller spring assemblies. The roller cage includes a plurality of spaced support members axially extending between disk shaped first and second end portions. The plurality of rollers are positioned within the roller cage. The plurality of roller spring assemblies engage the roller cage. The plurality of spring roller assemblies are configured to provide a bias force on each roller away from the roller cage. Each roller cage assembly extends between the first and second end portions of the roller cage. Each roller spring assembly further includes at least one pair of attachment members configured to engage a support member of the roller cage.

Abstract: Coordinated conveyors in an automated system. A system comprises a plurality of conveyors, which each comprise a plurality of segments, and one or more stations. An instruction is received to perform an operation that requires at least one station to process at least a first item held by a first segment of a first conveyor and a second item held by a second segment of a second conveyor. In response to the instruction, one or both of the first and second conveyors are moved, such that the first segment and the second segment are aligned at the station. After alignment, one or more instruments of the station process the first item and the second item.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) clutch that includes a post, a fixed sheave, a moveable sheave and a peak torque limiter (PTL) is provided. The fixed sheave is rotationally mounted on the post. The fixed sheave is axially fixed in relation to the post. The moveable sheave is rotationally mounted on the post. The moveable sheave is configured to move axially on the post. The PTL operationally couples at least the moveable sheave to the post. The PTL is configured to slip when exposed to a torque over a set maximum toque threshold.

Abstract: A lock for locking a bike is provided. To lock the bike, a user inserts a rope head into a lock through a lock hole. The rope head drives a slider in the lock, and the slider drives a pin, causing an upper-rotation shaft of the lock become not linked to move with a lower-rotation shaft of the lock. Since the upper-rotation shaft and the lower-rotation shaft of the lock are respectively connected to a handlebar and a front wheel of the bike, the user is unable to control the front wheel through the handlebar. The rope head may also be connected to a rope, and when locking the lock, the user pulls the rope out from the lock, wraps the rope around a fixed object, and then inserts the rope head into the lock through the lock hole.

Abstract: A steam cooking device which includes a pressure accumulating steam boiler and a steaming cabinet is disclosed. The pressure accumulating steam boiler heats liquid water and accumulates a steam having a pressure between 1.1 and 5.0 times atmospheric pressure. The steaming cabinet receives the steam from the pressure accumulating steam boiler to cook a foodstuff contained therein. To raise the temperature of a foodstuff accommodating chamber within the steaming cabinet from a room temperature to a cooking temperature, a WH1 amount of energy is consumed by an electricity-heat conversion unit in the pressure accumulating steam boiler. A foodstuff accommodating chamber within the steaming cabinet has a volume of V1. The steam cooking device satisfies V1/WH1>160. The cooking temperature is between 101° C. and 150° C. and is lower than or equal to the temperature of the steam when the steam is outputted from the pressure accumulating steam boiler.

Abstract: An easily assembled chair armrest is revealed. The easily assembled chair armrest includes an armrest support, an armrest pad body, and at least one fastening member arranged between the armrest support and the armrest pad body. The fastening member includes at least one first fastening portion and at least one second fastening portion which are aligned and pressed vertically to fit and connect with each other. One of the first fastening portion and the second fastening portion is disposed on a top support surface of the armrest support while the other is arranged at a first mounting space of the armrest pad body. While being assembled to form the chair armrest, the armrest support is connected with the armrest pad body to form one part by vertical fastening of the first fastening portion and the second fastening portion of the fastening member. Thus manufacturing cost is reduced relatively.

Abstract: A drive clutch for a continuously variable transmission is provided. A movable sheave assembly is slidably mounted on a post. The movable sheave assembly includes a housing with an interior chamber. Spaced sheave ramps are positioned within the interior chamber. A spider is received within the housing of the moveable sheave and is statically mounted on the post. The spider includes spaced radially extending spider ramp arms. Each spider ramp arm includes at least one spider ramp. Roller centrifugal elements are received within the interior chamber of the housing of the movable sheave. Each roller centrifugal element includes a sheave ramp roller and at least one spider ramp roller. The sheave ramp roller is configured to engage one of an associated sheave ramp and associated spider ramp and the spider ramp roller is configured to engage the other of the associated sheave ramp and associated spider ramp.

Abstract: Conformable vented eartips are provided. A comfortable vented eartip includes an ear insertion end, an earphone insertion end opposite the ear insertion end, a base at the ear insertion end extending toward the earphone extension end, a central opening extending through the base to form an inner sound channel through the base, and at least one flange. The at least one flange includes a first flange end extending from the base at an angle away from the base and toward the earphone insertion end at a second flange end. The at least one flange includes at least one swept indent extending between the first flange end and the second flange end. The at least one swept indent sweeps laterally around a portion of a circumference of the at least one flange.

Abstract: A system for scoring and standard analysis of user responses to an assessment test, wherein the system includes a scoring engine having one or more rubric items used to score and assess a candidate’s response to one or more free-text questions. A candidate’s response can be input into the scoring engine and optionally in communication with a machine learning classifier can produce one or more outputs. The outputs can include a score, recommendation, and user feedback among other things. The system can further include one or more machine learning classifier engines.

Abstract: A polishing device for polishing bristles includes a grinding surface and a friction material thereon, the friction material having aramid fibers or pulp bonded with a polyimide resin.

Abstract: A drive sheave assembly of a continuously variable transmission is provided that includes a post, a fixed sheave, a movable sheave assembly, a sleeve and an engine braking assembly. The engine braking assembly includes an axial activation member, a one-way engagement member and a flange. The axial activation member is statically mounted within a central recess of the fixed sheave. The axial activation member is movably connected with the one-way engagement member. A central passage of the one-way engagement member is configured to engage a portion of the sleeve. The flange is coupled to the one-way engagement member to selectively engage a side of an endlessly looped member with axial movement of the one-way engagement member during an engine braking condition.