Abstract: A computer device includes memory that stores a test plan for a coordinate measuring machine to perform an object measurement. The test plan includes at least one test feature for a plurality of reference elements of the object. The computer device includes at least one processor configured to execute instructions stored in the memory. The instructions include, for each of the reference elements, obtaining at least one accuracy variable. The accuracy variable specifies an accuracy of the measurement result of a respective reference element. The instructions include ascertaining an error effect of each reference element on the quantification of the test feature based on the respective accuracy variable. The instructions include ascertaining for each of the error effects whether it meets an error criterion and, if so, classifying a reference element assigned to this error effect as a critical reference element.

Abstract: A coupling unit is disclosed for detachable coupling two pars of a spacecraft, the coupling unit connecting the two parts of the spacecraft in a connected condition and the coupling unit distancing the two parts of the spacecraft, when the coupling unit is in detached condition. The coupling unit comprises a first element and a second element engaged to each other in connected condition, with the second element comprising a gas generator for generating gas under pressure to detach the first and the second element to bring them in the detached position, thereby distancing the first element and the second element from each other, and thus also the first part and the second part connected to the respective elements.

Abstract: A method for detecting the occurrence of an event at a well comprising: recording a first set of measurements collected from the well; processing the recorded measurements to provide a first set of data; calculating a first score based on the first set of processed data; recording a second set of measurements collected from the well; processing the second set of recorded measurements to provide a second set of data; calculating a second score based on the second set of processed data; wherein the first set of processed data and the second set of processed data is the number median of absolute difference from normal; combining the first score and the second score using a weighted average; and comparing the combined scores to a predetermined rule based on a specified time frame; and allowing an operator to adjust parameters of the well operation based on the score comparison.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to measure multiple control surfaces with a sensor are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus for determining a condition associated with first and second control surfaces includes a sensor to measure a rotation of a shaft operatively coupled thereto. The apparatus also includes a first differential operatively coupled between the shaft and a first pivot of the first control surface, and a second differential operatively coupled between the first differential and a second pivot of the second control surface.

Abstract: A system includes a processor operatively coupled to memory. The processor performs operations that include obtaining electrical measurements of a power system. The processor determines a scaled energy value of a first set of the electrical measurements that are scaled with respect to a second set of electrical measurements. The processor determines that a potential ringdown event occurred by comparing the scaled energy value to a threshold energy value. The processor determines that the potential ringdown event is a confirmed ringdown event by comparing a scaled error value to a threshold error value. The processor generates one or more mode estimates from the confirmed ringdown event.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a planned position of a first prosthetic component for implantation in a joint, obtaining positional data indicative of relative positions of bones of the joint, calculating, based on the positional data and the planned position of the first prosthetic component, a planned separation distance for the joint, facilitating adjustment of the planned position based on a desired separation distance by updating the planned separation distance in response to an adjusted planned position of the first prosthetic component, and guiding installation of the first prosthetic component in the joint in the adjusted planned position.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for measuring toolface angles on a drilling rig and calculating a slide stability score are provided. The slide stability score may represent an amount of consistency of the toolface angle of a bottom hole assembly (BHA) of the drilling rig during a slide drilling operation. Calculating the slide stability score may include measuring one or more toolface angles of the BHA during the slide drilling operation, comparing the measured one or more toolface angles, and calculating the consistency of the toolface angle using the measured one or more toolface angles.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a separable component such as a relay baton. The relay baton includes a first tubular body having an outer surface as well as a second tubular body at least partially surrounding the first tubular body and having an inner surface. An interface can be formed between the outer surface and the inner surface.

Abstract: A docking device including: a base ring disposed in a first space vehicle; a first-side capturing ring for coming into contact with the second space vehicle; six links that constitute a parallel link mechanism for coupling the base ring to the first-side capturing ring; and linear actuators, each of which extends and contracts the link by using a motor as a driving source, wherein resistance generation mechanisms, each of which generates a regenerative current in the motor of the linear actuator to produce resistance force when the second space vehicle comes into contact with the first-side capturing ring and the link receives a compressive load, are provided. Correction of misalignment with the second space vehicle, and attenuation of inertia force that the second space vehicle has can be performed without requiring complicated electrical control, and simplification and cost reduction of an electrical system can be implemented.

Abstract: A downhole monitoring system for continuously measuring in real-time a fluid produced from a reservoir includes a tubing extending into a wellbore, spaced apart packers forming annular seals between the tubing and a wall of the wellbore, isolated compartments formed between the spaced apart packers, each compartment having an opening in the tubing to allow fluid communication from the reservoir to surface equipment, and an ultraviolet spectrometer installed in each compartment. The ultraviolet spectrometer includes an ultra-violet source that excites diamondoids, a photomultiplier to quantify the excited diamondoids, and an electronic circuit that digitizes a response from the photomultiplier and sends the response to the surface of the wellbore. Additionally, a method includes continuously monitoring and in real-time a fluid produced from a reservoir and determining reservoir connectivity and reservoir profiling.

Abstract: An information display device is attachable to a structure, and includes a display panel and a surface member. The display panel has a display surface and is configured to display information on the display surface. The surface member is disposed on a display surface side of the display panel and is configured such that only the information displayed on the display surface of the display panel is visible through the surface member when the display panel is turned on. The surface member includes a first layer disposed on a front side, and a second layer disposed on the display panel side with respect to the first layer. The second layer is configured to compensate for a difference of transmittance depending on a position on the first layer.

Abstract: A mobile device for determining a handling condition of the mobile device and a method of use thereof. One embodiment of the mobile device includes: at least one left capacitive proximity sensor disposed on a left side of the mobile device and operable to detect a hold condition, at least one right capacitive proximity sensor disposed on a right side of the mobile device and operable to detect a hold condition, an accelerometer disposed in the mobile device and operable to detect an orientation of the mobile device, an ambient light proximity sensor disposed in the mobile device and operable to detect a proximity of a user's head, and a processor operable to execute an application configured to gain access to and employ the hold condition, the orientation, and the proximity of the user's head to determine a handling condition.

Abstract: A windscreen wiper system (WWS) architecture is provided. The WWS architecture includes a wiper assembly and an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to control operations of the wiper assembly. The ECU is configured to recognize that a command to engage a predefined wiper mode is received. The predefined wiper mode is characterized in that a windscreen is divided into sectors and the wiper assembly is controllably operated to sweep across one or more of the sectors in a predefined pattern with a predefined sweep speed. The ECU is further configured to control the wiper assembly to operate in the predefined wiper mode according to the command being received.

Abstract: Methods for providing swimmers with performance metrics, turn detection, and stroke rate detection are disclosed.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a sensor configured to detect an operating parameter of the HVAC system, a processor, and a memory having instructions executable by the processor to cause the processor, during a normal operation mode of the HVAC system, to iteratively receive feedback from the sensor indicative of a value of the operating parameter, compare the value with reference data, and determine a refrigerant charge level of the HVAC system based on the value and the reference data.

Abstract: Provided is a method of drilling a hydrocarbon well that includes conducting a drilling operation, collecting drilling data including characteristics of the drilling operation over a timespan, determining (based on the drilling data) drilling conditions for instants of time within the timespan, determining (based on application of the drilling conditions) preliminary classifications identifying a preliminary classification of the drilling operation for instants of time within the timespan, determining (based on the preliminary classifications) a series of classifications for the drilling operation that each indicate a determined classification for a respective instant of time, determining (based on the series of classifications) a change of classifications, conducting (in response to determining the change of classifications) a change point detection to identify a time of the change of classifications, generating drilling characteristic data indicating the time, and conducting the drilling operation in accord

Abstract: Berthing systems for visiting spacecraft and associated methods. In one embodiment, a berthing system includes a tunnel having an interface surface that defines a hard capture mating plane for mating with a docking system of a target spacecraft. The berthing system further includes hooks disposed circumferentially on the interface surface, one or more pressure seals disposed on the interface surface, spring-loaded guide petals spaced around an inner peripheral surface of the tunnel that are configured to independently slide in the axial direction, and capture latches spaced around the inner peripheral surface that are configured to engage mechanical latch strikers on the docking system.

Abstract: Berthing systems for visiting spacecraft and associated methods. In one embodiment, a non-sealing berthing system includes a tunnel having an interface surface that mates with a docking system of a target spacecraft. The berthing system further includes sliding hooks disposed circumferentially on the interface surface of the tunnel, preload members disposed circumferentially at the interface surface of the tunnel and configured to extend and retract from the interface surface in an axial direction, guide petals spaced around an inner peripheral surface of the tunnel, and soft capture petals spaced around the inner peripheral surface of the tunnel. The soft capture petals include capture latches configured to engage mechanical latch strikers on the docking system of the target spacecraft.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for determining motion in a volume using a lighting based sensor. A status of a light is determined with which a motion sensor is associated. Motion measurements are received from the motion sensor. Based on the motion measurements, a motion score is determined. A room status is adjusted based on the motion score.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for correcting a packaged optical sensor array module, and the method for correcting a packaged optical sensor array module according to the present invention comprises the steps of: analyzing statistical characteristics of an optical sensor array with respect to light emitted from a standard light source having a predetermined characteristic value to extract a representative value, and calculating a first correction value for a measurement value according to the extracted representative value; and calculating a second correction value for a measured value of the optical sensor array that is corrected by the first correction value with respect to light emitted from an applied light source or light emitted by a fluorescence of the applied light source.