Abstract: A base assembly with a pair of doors slidingly attached to the base assembly for moving between an open position and a closed position. An inner core comprising a first end and a throat end with the throat end having a larger diameter than the first end is positioned downward on top of the base assembly with the first end in an upright position. A pallet is positioned around the throat end of the inner core. When the pair of doors are in the closed position, a cavity is formed that is open from the top of the pair of doors and is located between the inner core and the pair of doors and corresponds to the shape of the concrete product with the flared end. The foregoing assembly allows for wet casting concrete products in a vertically upright position.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for implementing contactor opening and fusing strategies in a power distribution unit are disclosed, including a power distribution unit comprising: one or more contactors coupled to one or more charging systems; one or more active fuses in a circuit connecting the one or more contactors to a battery system; and a microcontroller configured to: receive one or more current values; determine whether the one or more current values meet a first set of predetermined current thresholds; in response to determining that the one or more current values meet the first set of predetermined current thresholds, trigger the one or more active fuses; determine whether the one or more current values meet a second set of predetermined current thresholds; and in response to determining that the one or more current values meet the second set of predetermined current thresholds, signal the one or more contactors to open.

Abstract: A memory device includes a memory block comprising a plurality of memory cells and control circuitry configured to perform a read level acquisition operation to determine optimal read levels for reading a plurality of data states of the plurality of memory cells. To perform the read level acquisition operation, the control circuitry is configured to supply a read level acquisition waveform to the plurality of memory cells, obtain data miss compare (DMC) values for the plurality of memory cells based on the read level acquisition waveform, and identify the optimal read levels for the plurality of data states based on the DMC values. The control circuitry is further configured to perform a read operation on the plurality of memory cells in accordance with the optimal read levels as identified based on the DMC values.

Abstract: Alloy materials and three-dimensional (3-D) printed alloys are disclosed. An alloy in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure comprises aluminum, magnesium, and silicon wherein a composition of the alloy comprises from at least 5 percent (%) by weight to 20% by weight of silicon and from at least 7% by weight to 10% by weight of magnesium.

Abstract: A system and method for outbound call campaign management model in a contact center using a generative artificial intelligence which processes prompts such as “Schedule a follow-up call with client X,” understanding intent and context. Leveraging pre-trained language understanding, it interfaces with campaign components, scheduling calls or updating client information. The model dynamically adapts to varying scenarios, enhancing efficiency and personalization. The system employs secure interfaces, integrates with contact center tools, and undergoes continuous improvement through periodic retraining, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with evolving campaign requirements. Overall, it streamlines outbound call operations, automating actions and facilitating smoother interactions for a more productive and customer-centric contact center environment.

Abstract: A drug infusion device with integrated power supply includes a drug reservoir, used for accommodating the drug to be infused, provided with a piston and a screw; a driving wheel, connected with the screw, driving the screw to push the piston forward by rotation; a power supply, used to supply power to the infusion device, including a power supply shell, a power supply cell, electrolyte and a cover plate; and a case, including an upper case and a lower case, for accommodating the drug reservoir, the drive wheel and the power supply. The power supply shell is integrated with the lower and/or the cover plate is integrated with the upper case.

Abstract: A true color image enhancement system includes an ambient light sensor, a circuit and a processor. The ambient light sensor measures an ambient light level. The circuit generates a histogram based on an input video signal; and generates an output video signal by converting gray shades in the input video signal based on input video luminance ratios and a look up table to determine new output gray shade values to maintain input video color coordinates. The processor develops the look up table based on the histogram and the ambient light level; dynamically remaps the gray shades in the look up table in response to the ambient light signal to compress one region and stretch another region; dynamically remaps the gray shades in the look up table to correct for ambient lighting conditions; and transfers the look up table to the circuit.

Abstract: An image enhancement system includes an ambient light sensor, a circuit and a processor. The ambient light sensor is operational to measure an ambient light level. The circuit is operational to: generate a histogram based on an input video signal; export the histogram; receive a gray shade look up table; and generate an output video signal by converting multiple gray shades in the input video signal based on the gray shade look up table. The processor is operational to: receive the histogram; develop the gray shade look up table based on the histogram and the ambient light level; dynamically remap the gray shades in the gray shade look up table in response to the ambient light level to compress a first region of the gray shades and stretch a second region of the gray shades; and transfer the gray shade look up table to the circuit.

Abstract: An industrial topology discovery system autonomously discovers and documents industrial automation system topologies using orchestrated discovery agents of various types. The topology discovery system can reside on a cloud platform or another high level network and deploy discovery agents on plant networks and devices within an industrial facility. These discovery agents can implement different strategies for discovering system information, and can include agents configured to monitor and report on communication traffic across respective types of networks, agents configured to probe respective device types for identity and configuration information, and other types of agents.

Abstract: An anti-fuse address decoding circuit includes: a pre-decoding circuit, configured to decode a programming address of an anti-fuse memory array and output a programming address pre-decoded signal; a level shift circuit, coupled to the pre-decoding circuit, and configured to boost the programming address pre-decoded signal and output a boosted signal; and a programming address decoding circuit, configured to receive the boosted signal, decode the boosted signal and output a programming address signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a manufacturing method of a semiconductor structure and a semiconductor structure. The manufacturing method of a semiconductor structure includes: providing a substrate; forming an silicon pillar on the substrate; pre-processing the silicon pillar, to form an active pillar including a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment, where the second segment includes a first sub-segment and a second sub-segment, and a cross-sectional area of the second sub-segment is smaller than that of the first sub-segment; forming a gate oxide layer; and forming a word line structure surrounding the second segment, where the word line structure includes a first word line structure and a second word line structure that are made of different materials.

Abstract: A telescopic boom system provides an extensible boom that may be used in spacecraft applications including supporting photovoltaic panels, communication antennas, instrumentation, and so forth. A stowed configuration is volumetrically compact, including the boom and actuators such as a motor. During deployment, threaded nuts for each nested section of the boom are self-aligning with respect to a leadscrew driven by the motor. Sections are staged for extension in staged sequence by a flexure arm engaging a ramp feature on a portion of the nested section. Extension failure mitigation is enhanced by allowing partial retraction of some sections during extension. Once fully extended, tension of the boom may be later adjusted, modifying the structural fundamental frequency. A ratchet may be engaged with extension of a final nested section to prevent retraction of the extended boom.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes: providing a substrate; forming a first shielding layer on the substrate; forming a first electrode penetrating the first shielding layer; forming a storage structure on the first electrode; forming a second shielding layer on the top surface and sidewalls of the storage structure, wherein the first shielding layer and the second shielding layer combine into one integrated shielding layer; and forming a second electrode which penetrates the shielding layer and electrically connects to the storage structure.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for seamless insertion of modified media content. In one embodiment, a modified portion of video content is received. The modified portion has a start cue point and an end cue point that are set relative to a modification to the video content to indicate respectively when the modification approximately begins and ends compared to the video content. A video coding associated with the video content is identified. The start cue point and/or the end cue point are dynamically adjusted to align the modified portion with the video content based at least in part on the video coding.

Abstract: A device, including a body including a first post and a second post positioned on opposite sides of a recessed area is disclosed. An assembly including the device is disclosed. A method of using the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a semiconductor structure and a method for fabricating the same. The semiconductor structure includes: a substrate, having a first region and a second region; a first gate structure positioned in the first region and a second gate structure positioned in the second region, the first gate structure being a high dielectric constant gate including a first gate electrode layer and a high dielectric constant layer, and the second gate structure including a second gate electrode layer and an oxide insulating layer; a spacer and an interlayer dielectric layer, positioned on the first gate structure and the second gate structure, the spacer and the interlayer dielectric layer covering a part of the second gate structure, the substrate, and the first gate structure; and a second contact plug, penetrating through the spacer and the interlayer dielectric layer and being in contact with the substrate.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture is disclosed for determining optimal parameter settings for a business initiative testing model used for testing initiatives for business locations included in a business network. In one aspect, a method is disclosed that includes defining a first test type of a business initiative testing model having a set of parameter settings. Each parameter setting may include a set of one or more parameter setting options. The method may also include performing virtual tests on a set of virtual test sites based on the defined test type. Each virtual test site may reflect a selected business location in the business network. Also, the method may include determining a set of optimal parameter settings for the first test type of the business initiative testing model based on results from the virtual test.