Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for controlling a downhole tool by encoding a tool control signal in a fluid flow and obtaining a temperature response downhole. In an example, a system for controlling a downhole tool includes a signal transmitter, a signal receiver, and a controller. The signal transmitter is uphole of the tool to be controlled (e.g., at surface) and encodes the tool control signal by varying one or more fluid flow parameters of a fluid flow down a well. The signal receiver is positionable in the well in fluid communication with the fluid flow. The signal receiver detects a temperature response in the fluid flow resulting from varying the one or more fluid flow parameters. A controller controls the downhole tool according to the temperature response.

Abstract: A method for embossing a sheet of substrate, wherein the embossing is realized by providing means of at least a first embossing roller and a second embossing roller configured to emboss first structures and second structures, thereby embossing the sheet of substrate when this passes in a nip formed by the first and second embossing rollers, whereby the embossed sheet of substrate is configured to be used in a manufacturing of cigarette filters, and is further configured to be entirely biodegradable. The method comprises providing a sheet of substrate. The method further comprises any one of the embossing steps in a list comprising: embossing the sheet of substrate with first structures to form crimping lines; embossing the sheet of substrate with second structures to form chimney structures; embossing the sheet of substrate with a combination of first and second structures to form crimping lines and chimney structures respectively.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a system and method for control of a pump in a coolant distribution unit (CDU) for cooling electronic components. In some aspects, the CDU includes a reservoir pump unit (RPU). Aspects of the method include setting a control priority to a first value indicative of a client mode in which a first local controller generates a first speed signal for a first pump in response to an instruction received from a master controller. The method includes determining a first interval since a last communication from the master controller. If the first interval exceeds a present dead time, the method includes setting the control priority of the first local controller to a second value indicative of an autonomous mode in which the first local controller generates the first speed signal for the first pump based on one or more parameters stored in a memory of the first local controller.

Abstract: The subject technology selects a set of augmented reality content generators from a plurality of available augmented reality content generators, the selected set of augmented reality content generators comprising at least one augmented reality content generator for providing augmented reality content based on a product. The subject technology causes display of a carousel interface comprising selectable graphical items, each selectable graphical item corresponding to a respective augmented reality content generator. The subject technology receives, at a client device, a selection of a first selectable graphical item from the plurality of selectable graphical items. The subject technology applies, to first image data, the first augmented reality content generator corresponding to the selected first selectable graphical item. The subject technology causes a display of second image data, the second image data include including the applied first augmented reality content generator to the first image data.

Abstract: In general, scapular tethers and methods of using scapular tethers are provided. A tether is configured to be implanted in a body of a patient and to control movement of the patient's scapula. In an exemplary embodiment, the tether is configured to be attached to at least one body structure in a patient. The tether includes a flexible member configured to, when implanted in the patient, flex in response to movement of the patient's scapula accompanying arm movement of the patient.

Abstract: A wheel assembly, track system and light heavy-duty vehicle are disclosed. The wheel assembly has a wheel and an axle defining a shoulder member and a retaining zone. The wheel assembly also has a first bearing assembly disposed inwardly from the shoulder member and a second bearing assembly disposed inwardly from the retaining zone. The wheel assembly also has a sleeve member disposed between the first bearing assembly and the second bearing assembly, and a retaining member cooperating with the retaining zone such that the first and second bearing assemblies are prevented from axial movement by the shoulder member, the sleeve member, and the retaining member.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for a gas turbine engine. This apparatus includes a lubricant reservoir, a heat exchanger, a lubricant circuit and a compressed air circuit. The lubricant reservoir includes an internal cavity for storing lubricant. The heat exchanger includes a heat exchange conduit and a compressed air passage. The heat exchange conduit is arranged in the internal cavity. The compressed air passage extends longitudinally through the heat exchange conduit. The lubricant circuit is fluidly coupled with the internal cavity. The compressed air circuit is fluidly coupled with the compressed air passage.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for a gas turbine engine. This engine apparatus includes a lubricant reservoir, a lubricant circuit and a compressed air circuit. The lubricant reservoir includes an internal cavity, a compressed air passage and a reservoir wall at least partially forming an outer peripheral boundary of the internal cavity. The internal cavity is configured to contain lubricant. The compressed air passage extends within the reservoir wall along at least a portion of the outer peripheral boundary of the internal cavity. The lubricant circuit is fluidly coupled with the internal cavity. The compressed air circuit is fluidly coupled with the compressed air passage.

Abstract: A method of controlling access into a vehicle interior from a vehicle exterior using an access door includes generating a digital key signal via a mobile device in possession of a vehicle user. The method also includes receiving, via a virtual key control module (VKCM), the digital key signal from the mobile device and communicating a signal indicative of the received digital key signal to a vehicle controller. The method additionally includes detecting a presence of the vehicle user external to the vehicle within a predetermined proximity of the access door via an ultrasonic sensing arrangement. The method also includes communicating, via the ultrasonic sensing arrangement, the detected presence of the vehicle user to the vehicle controller. Furthermore, the method includes commanding, via the vehicle controller, a mechanism to release the access door in response to the received digital key signal and the detected presence of the vehicle user.

Abstract: An example method for automated cluster configuration includes the operations of: receiving cluster configuration data identifying a plurality of nodes of a cluster; receiving a workload description characterizing plurality of respective workloads of the plurality of nodes; analyzing the workload description to identify, among the plurality of nodes, a plurality of nodes of a first type and a plurality of nodes of the second type; configuring, on at least a subset of the plurality of nodes of the second type, respective node proxies, wherein each node proxy is configured to forward, over a second network, to a chosen node of the first type, incoming requests received over a first network; and configuring an endpoint proxy to forward, over a first network, to one of: a chosen node of the first type or a chosen node of the second type, incoming requests received over an external network.

Abstract: A process for verifying an item deposit via a smart drop box. The process includes an item receptacle, a processor in communication with the item receptacle, a scanning device, and a database. The item receptacle is configured to receive an item from a user, scan the item, and generate item information. The processor is configured to compare the item information generated with identified item information from the database. If the information generated matches the information from the database, the item is accepted. In some embodiments, the deposit verification includes a printed receipt and/or an electronic verification.

Abstract: A filtering device is provided to an analyzing instrument to block the passage of oversized particles that may otherwise clog the aperture of a sample analyzing device. The filtering device can be arranged to be proximate to the mixing chamber. In certain examples, the filtering device is placed at or adjacent an output port of the mixing chamber.

Abstract: A container image is received, the container image including a container manifest referencing a first base operating system layer and an application layer. An execution compatibility is determined between the application layer and a second base operating system layer, different from the first operating system layer. An updated container image, an updated container manifest, or the updated container image and the updated container manifest is generated in which the first base operating system layer is replaced with the second base operating system layer.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for wireless implantable devices, for example implantable biomedical devices employed for biomodulation. Some embodiments include a biomodulation system including a non-implantable assembly including a source for wireless power transfer and a data communications system, an implantable assembly including a power management module configured to continuously generate one or more operating voltage for the implantable assembly using wireless power transfer from the non-implantable assembly, a control module operably connected to at least one communication channel and at least one stimulation output, the control module including a processor unit to process information sensed via the at least one communication channel and, upon determining a condition exists, to generate an output to trigger the generation of a stimulus.

Abstract: A downhole tool suitable for use in a wellbore, the tool having a cone, a first sleeve, and a lower sleeve. The downhole tool includes the first sleeve, or a portion thereof, disposed around one end of the cone. After activation, the lower sleeve is engaged with the first sleeve, leaving a remnant cone-sleeve component configured to plug a restriction.

Abstract: A turbomachine part or assembly of parts includes a first blade and a second blade, and platform from which the first blade and the second blade extend, The platform has, between a pressure side of the first blade and a suction side of the second blade a non-axisymmetric surface defining at least one fin, and a transverse section of the fin is asymmetric. The transverse section includes a first and a second oblique faces joining at a dorsal edge, the first oblique face is oriented toward the pressure side of the first blade, the second oblique face is oriented toward the suction side of the second blade, and the first oblique face has a steeper slope than the second oblique face.

Abstract: Device for distributing oil from a rolling bearing (8) for an aircraft turbine engine, comprising: —a rolling bearing (8), —an oil distributor ring (5) and —an annular track (26) of a dynamic seal (22), characterised in that it further comprises a nut (16) screwed on to a thread (5d) of the distributor ring and bearing axially against an axial end of the inner ring so as to clamp it axially, and in that the annular track is configured to bear axially against the distributor ring and comprises rotating locking elements (27) engaging with the additional elements (28) of the nut.

Abstract: A method and system of supplementing a main illuminating light with a supplementary illuminating light using a plurality of solid-state light emitters to illuminate a space according to a target illumination spectrum are provided. The method can include determining or receiving a reference illumination spectrum associated with the main illuminating light. The method can also include determining a spectral deviation between the reference illumination spectrum and the target illumination spectrum. The method can further include controlling the solid-state light emitters to emit respective emitter beams forming the supplementary illuminating light and illuminating the space along with the main illuminating light, the emitter beams having respective emitter spectra together defining a supplementary illumination spectrum of the supplementary illuminating light.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, with a computing device, a first client request from a first client that identifies a machine learning model and a sensor. The method includes sending, with the computing device, a call to a server to apply the identified machine learning model to a set of data from the identified sensor, in response to the first client request. The method includes receiving, with the computing device, a second client request from a second client that identifies a same machine learning model and sensor as the first client request. The method includes sending, with the computing device, response data from the identified machine learning model to both the first client and the second client without sending an additional call to the server in response to the second client request.