Abstract: A flexible shaft includes a tubular body extending along a central longitudinal axis and having proximal and distal ends opposite one another. The flexible shaft also includes a slot defined by the tubular body and extending along a helical path around and along at least a portion of the body between the proximal and distal ends. The helical path extends around the portion of the body for a plurality of rotations. The slot defines at least two teeth adjacent one another along a direction parallel to the central axis. Each tooth of the two teeth has a feature. In some implementations, a line extending through center points of the features on the two teeth is angularly offset from the central longitudinal axis. In some implementations, a line parallel to the central longitudinal axis intersects a different point on each feature of the two teeth.

Abstract: A method and system measure a characteristic of a signal under test (SUT) using a signal measurement device. The method includes receiving and digitizing the first and second copies of the SUT through first and second input channels to obtain first and second digitized waveforms; repeatedly determining measurement values of the SUT characteristic in the first and second digitized waveforms to obtain first and second measurement values, which are paired in measurement value pairs; multiplying the first and second measurement values in each of the measurement value pairs to obtain measurement products; determining an average value of the measurement products to obtain an MSV of the measured SUT characteristic; and determine a square root of the MSV to obtain an RMS value of the measured SUT characteristic. The RMS value substantially omits variations not in the SUT, which are introduced by only one of the first and second input channels.

Abstract: An autonomous mobile device (AMD) builds up electrostatic charges from moving and generates heat from the operation of internal components. In addition to possible user discomfort, electrostatic discharges may damage sensors and electronics. Electrostatic charges are dissipated from the AMD using an electrostatic dissipation structure and conductive wheels. A conductive path between a chassis ground, the electrostatic dissipation structure, and the conductive wheels improves the dissipation of electrostatic charges. Electrostatic charges are also dissipated from components by mounting the components using conductive materials. Sensors may be affixed to a support structure that is affected by thermal expansion. Thermal expansion may distort precise positioning of sensors, reducing accuracy of sensor data. An elastomeric foam may be used to mount sensors to a support structure, allowing for thermal expansion without distorting the positioning of the sensors.

Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating link performance over a multitude of frequencies for Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) optimization and mitigating interference. The methods comprise: communicating, from a first communication device, a first signal over a given channel in a given frequency band; receiving, by the first communication device, spectral power measurements and a Signal-to-Total Power Ratio (STPR) estimate determined based on a second signal including the first signal combined with at least one of noise and one or more interference signals (the STPR estimate accounts for the receiver performance including chip rate processing gain and/or the performance of an interference cancellation circuit used to remove the interference signals from the second signal); and determining, by the first communication device, a predicted Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) condition for a plurality of frequencies within the given frequency band using the STPR estimate and the spectral power measurements.

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a method of functional safety in a battery management system is disclosed that includes: generating, by a module monitoring system of the battery management system, battery sensor data; generating, by the module monitoring system, based on the battery sensor data, integrity data; sending, by the module monitoring system, via a wireless black communication channel to a wireless network controller of the battery management system, the battery sensor data and the integrity data; and sending, by the wireless network controller, to a vehicle control system, the battery sensor data.

Abstract: A cloud-based performance enhancement service captures and collects data relating to interactions of users with industrial automation systems of multiple industrial customers for storage and analysis on a cloud platform.

Abstract: A semiconductor process integrates three bridge circuits, each include magnetoresistive sensors coupled as a Wheatstone bridge on a single chip to sense a magnetic field in three orthogonal directions. The process includes various deposition and etch steps forming the magnetoresistive sensors and a plurality of flux guides on one of the three bridge circuits for transferring a “Z” axis magnetic field onto sensors orientated in the XY plane.

Abstract: A directional power detector device includes a directional coupling network including a first transmission path connected between a radio frequency (RF) input and an RF output, the first transmission path having a voltage transmission gain A, phase ? and characteristic impedance Zo, a second transmission path having the same voltage transmission gain A, phase ? and characteristic impedance Zo, and a resistor connected between the first transmission path at the RF output and the second transmission path, where the resistor has a value including the characteristic impedance Zo. The directional power detector device further includes a detector diode including an anode connected to the second transmission path and a cathode, a capacitor connected between the cathode of the detector diode and the RF input port, and a detector output connected to the cathode of the detector diode.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a user device comprises a communication interface, an input/output (I/O) interface, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain a maximum pre-approval amount, generate a graphical user interface comprising an adjustable pre-approval field that enables a user to select up to the maximum pre-approval amount to include in a pre-approval letter, display the graphical user interface via the I/O interface, and receive an input associated with the adjustable pre-approval field via the I/O interface. The input indicates an adjusted pre-approval amount selected by the user. The processing circuitry is further configured to facilitate generating the pre-approval letter indicating that a customer has been pre-approved for the adjusted pre-approval amount, the pre-approval letter including a pre-authorized signature of a lender and generated without sending the lender the adjusted pre-approval amount.

Abstract: Embodiments that are directed to a target for producing a high epithermal neutron yield for boron-neutron capture therapy (BNCT) treatments are disclosed. The target includes a thin flat film of solid lithium mounted onto a heat-removal support structure that is cooled with a liquid coolant and configured to maintain the turbulent flow regime for a liquid coolant and distribute the flow of coolant directed at the center of the support structure toward a periphery of the support structure via a plurality of channels formed in the support structure. The support structure includes a nozzle located at its center to direct coolant flow outwardly from the center to avoid stagnant water flow at the center of the support structure. Systems, device, and methods utilizing the approaches are also described.

Abstract: A system and method configured to direct the braking energy from a high-pressure port at the motor side of a hydraulic circuit to emergency steering, braking, accumulator(s) charging, and/or various work functions. The system and method are also configured to return hydraulic fluid back to the same high-pressure port when the motor is running as a pump.

Abstract: Aspects of a storage device including a memory and a controller are provided. The memory includes a plurality of non-volatile memory packages coupled to the switch, in which each non-volatile memory package includes a plurality of non-volatile memory dies. The controller can select a non-volatile memory package with the switch. The controller can establish a data channel connection between the selected non-volatile memory package and the controller via the switch. In some aspects, the selected non-volatile memory package is transitioned into an active mode and one or more non-selected non-volatile memory packages are each transitioned into a standby mode. The controller also can perform one or more storage device operations with one or more non-volatile memory dies of the plurality of non-volatile memory dies within the selected non-volatile memory package. Thus, the controller may facilitate a switch based ball grid array extension, thereby improving memory capacity of the storage device.

Abstract: A method for displaying clinician user interface generated by a computer is disclosed. The method may include, displaying clinician user interface generated by a computer. The method may also include a profile display presenting information regarding a treatment history of a patient. The method may also include a protocol management display presenting a treatment plan, with the treatment plan comprising a plurality of treatment protocols. The method may also include a plan modification control configured to modify the plurality of treatment protocols of the treatment plan. The method may include a login interface configured to enable a person to access the clinician user interface by providing a credential associated with one of a plurality of user accounts. The method may include wherein each of the plurality of user accounts has a corresponding set of permissions controlling access to patient data on the clinician user interface.

Abstract: A bilateral-driven patch-type drug infusion device comprises: an infusion unit; a driving wheel drives the screw to move by rotation, pushing the piston forward; a driving unit includes at least two driving portions, the driving unit pivots around a pivot shaft, driving different driving portions in different direction; and an infusion tube structure, which includes a base and an infusion needle, and the base includes an initial position (L), a working position (N), and an intermediate position (M). The driving unit can drive the driving wheel in two directions for infusion drug, making the infusion unit have multiple infusion modes, enhancing user experience.

Abstract: A bilaterally driven intelligent control infusion device, comprising: infusion unit, the infusion unit comprises a drug storage unit, a piston and a rigid screw, the piston is arranged in the drug storage unit, a metal piece arranged on the piston, fixedly connected to the rigid screw; a driving wheel, provided with wheel teeth, drives the screw movement by rotation, the screw advances the piston to move; a driving unit cooperating with the driving wheel; and a power unit, connected to the driving unit, outputs forces in two different directions on the driving unit to lead driving unit to pivot; a position detector, interacted with the metal piece to generate signal; a program unit, connected to the infusion unit, convert the received signal into the piston position information and can control the driving unit to operate with different infusion rate according to requirements.

Abstract: A bilaterally driven closed-loop artificial pancreas, includes: a detection module; an infusion module, the infusion module includes: a drug storage unit; a screw and a driving wheel provided with wheel teeth, the driving wheel driving the screw and the screw pushing a piston; a driving unit cooperating with the driving wheel, the driving unit including at least two driving portions; a power unit connected to the driving unit, the power unit outputting two forces in two directions on the driving unit; and a program module. The power unit is controlled by the program module. The artificial pancreas has higher infusion efficiency and can enhance user experience.

Abstract: An exposure machine and an exposure method are provided in some embodiments of the present disclosure. The exposure machine includes: a detection module, configured to detect whether there are attachments on the surface of a reticle: a cleaning device, configured to clean the attachments on the surface of the reticle; and an exposure module, configured to expose the reticle having no attachments detected.

Abstract: A soft capture system for moving a transportation vehicle to an airdock in a high-speed, low-pressure transportation system, wherein the airdock provides a pathway for off-loading and loading of passengers and/or cargo to the transportation vehicle. he soft capture system includes a movement system operable to reduce a gap between the transportation vehicle and the airdock and to align the airdock with a door of the transportation vehicle.

Abstract: A memory chip stores a characterization parameter for characterizing a process corner of the memory chip, the memory chip further has a reference voltage with an adjustable value, the value of the reference voltage is adjustable based on the characterization parameter, and the memory chip adjusts, based on the reference voltage, a delay from reading out data from a memory cell to outputting the data through a data port.

Abstract: A method for forming a capacitor includes: providing a substrate; sequentially forming a first sacrificial layer and a first support layer for covering the substrate; forming first openings penetrating through the first support layer; sequentially forming a second sacrificial layer and a second support layer for covering a remaining portion of the first support layer; forming through holes which sequentially penetrate through the second support layer, the second sacrificial layer, the remaining portion of the first support layer, and the first sacrificial layer; forming first electrode layers, each first electrode layer covering an inner wall of a respective one of the through holes; forming second openings penetrating through a remaining portion of the second support layer; and sequentially forming a dielectric layer and a second electrode layer for covering the first electrode layers, to form the capacitor.