Abstract: A method of operating an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pump for an internal combustion engine including: providing an EGR pump assembly including an electric motor coupled to a roots device having rotors, the EGR pump assembly operably connected to the internal combustion engine; providing a system controller; providing an EGR control unit linked to the EGR pump assembly; sending a speed command from the system controller to the EGR control unit; determining if a motor temperature and a module temperature are within a predetermined target; outputting a desired speed signal; determining if a motor speed is within a predetermined target; determining if a motor voltage is within a predetermined target; and outputting a current to the electric motor controlling the speed of the electric motor and regulating an EGR mass flow rate.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel solutions for the identification and measurement of protective proteins to treat and prevent honey bee infections.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing variable and temporary access to account content for a user in a secured manner through the use of an access token with variable properties are described. The systems and methods provide improved navigability to account content accessed via the access token through the customization of user interfaces. For example, the system and methods may generate user interface templates that comprise a recommended selection and organization of user input fields and/or user interface pages.

Abstract: A robotic cleaner may include one or more driven wheels, at least one environmental sensor, and a mop module. The mop module may include a tank having a tank inlet and a tank outlet, a pad coupled at a bottom side of the tank, the pad configured to contact a surface to be cleaned and to receive liquid from the tank outlet, and a latch configured to transition between a latched position, a release position, and a refill position. When in the latched position and in the release position, at least a portion of the latch may extend over the tank inlet and, when in the refill position, the latch may be displaced from the tank inlet, exposing the tank inlet.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are described herein for improved communications between a service and end devices via a gateway. A token may be in a signed encrypted state when sent to untrusted devices and may be signed, but not encrypted, when used by trusted devices. Untrusted devices may receive the encrypted token and may use it to access services. An untrusted device may send the received encrypted token to the gateway, which may then send the token to its issuer so that the token issuer may decrypt the data payload. The token may then be sent back to the gateway, which may then read the decrypted data and verify whether the untrusted device is permitted to access the requested service. The gateway may then send, within the trusted domain, the request and token to the service provider so that the untrusted device can obtain access to the requested service.

Abstract: A robotic cleaning system may include a docking station, a robotic cleaner that includes at least one of a first set of robot charging contacts or a second set of robot charging contacts, the first and second sets of robot charging contacts being configured to electrically couple the robotic cleaner to the docking station, a dust cup configured to removably couple to the robotic cleaner, and a mop module configured to removably couple to the robotic cleaner. When the mop module is coupled to the robotic cleaner, the robotic cleaner may be configured to electrically couple to the docking station using the first set of robot charging contacts. When the mop module is not coupled to the robotic cleaner, the robotic cleaner may be configured to electrically couple to the docking station using the second set of robot charging contacts.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for machine translation using neural networks. In some implementations, a text in one language is translated into a second language using a neural network model. The model can include an encoder neural network comprising a plurality of bidirectional recurrent neural network layers. The encoding vectors are processed using a multi-headed attention module configured to generate multiple attention context vectors for each encoding vector. A decoder neural network generates a sequence of decoder output vectors using the attention context vectors. The decoder output vectors can represent distributions over various language elements of the second language, allowing a translation of the text into the second language to be determined based on the sequence of decoder output vectors.

Abstract: A cap for use with a delivery system, the cap including an outer wall defining an internal cavity with an entrance opening at a first end of the cap, the internal cavity configured to receive a mouthpiece of the delivery system, wherein the cap outer wall includes at least one aperture disposed at a second end of the cap which is opposite to the first end and arranged to allow airflow through the internal cavity, around the mouthpiece and out of the cap via the at least one aperture when the cap is fitted to a delivery system.

Abstract: A pressure contact assembly includes a power substrate, a chip, and a lead. The power substrate has a surface connected to a ceramic tile and a cavity. The chip is soldered to the surface. The lead is to be inserted into the cavity and has a top portion to connect to an external device and a bottom portion to fit into the cavity.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rule optimization are disclosed. In accordance with aspects, a method may include providing a segment rule, where the segment rule uses a machine learning model score associated with a data record and a scaler value to evaluate data records and the segment rule is configured to evaluate data records categorized into a corresponding segment of the segment rule by attributes of the data records; receiving, at the segment rule, a categorized set of data records, wherein each data record in the categorized set of data records is categorized in the corresponding segment of the segment rule based on attributes of the data records; iteratively evaluating, by the segment rule, each received data record with a range of scaler values, where the iteratively evaluating produces a plurality of outputs of the segment rule; and determining an optimal output from the plurality of outputs.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing variable and temporary access to account content for a user in a secured manner through the use of an access token with variable properties are described. The systems and methods provide improved navigability to account content accessed via the access token through the customization of user interfaces. For example, the system and methods may generate user interface templates that comprise a recommended selection and organization of user input fields and/or user interface pages.

Abstract: Multifunctional amine-containing bolaamphiphilic compositions comprising hydrocarbon terpenes, methods of preparing such compositions, and the use of these compositions in gene delivery applications are disclosed.

Abstract: A substrate assembly may include a power substrate, a chip, a clip, and a trimetal. The power substrate has a first direct copper bonded (DCB) surface connected to a ceramic tile. The chip is soldered onto the first DCB surface. The clip is attached to the power substrate and has a foot at one end and a recessed area at the other, opposite end. The foot is connected to the power substrate. The trimetal has a base, a trapezoid structure, and a clip portion. The base is soldered to the chip. The trapezoid structure is located above the base. The clip portion is located above the trapezoid structure and includes a projecting area. The recessed area of the clip fits into the projecting area of the trimetal.

Abstract: The present invention includes a device for transforming 3D image data such that the transformed image aligns with a 2D fluoroscopic image. The process of finding the transform that aligns the features of the 3D image with the 2D image is called image registration. The fluoroscopic image registration process has at its core a multistage framework that progressively refines a registration result. Each stage leverages the fluoroscopic registration engine which iteratively searches the parameter space defined by the stage. The core registration engine creates a candidate transform, uses it to create a digitally reconstructed radiograph, then compares that to the supplied fluoroscopic image, and the iterative alignment engine either ends or uses it to construct a new candidate transform. Similarity measurement of a candidate transform is based on intensities and any custom data relevant to the registration scenario.

Abstract: The present innovation is a customized compression device for prevention and treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scarring, primarily a frequent complication of ear piercing. The “one size fits all” design of traditional devices can compromise efficacy due to uneven fit and compression. This invention harnesses 3D digital scanning to capture the intricate contours of the ear for every patient, for personalized compression therapy. Using 3D printing, shells are fabricated with biocompatible materials such as Polylactic Acid, shape memory polymers, or silicone-based substances. In primary embodiments, device functionality is achieved with compression clips or spring-open, single-piece structures. The custom fit, potential for infusion of therapeutic agents (e.g., corticosteroids), and engineered porosity combine to improve keloid management from uniform pressure distribution and optimal healing. Additionally, the ‘shells’ can be pigmented to match patient skin tones and encourage compliance.

Abstract: A device includes an access cannula, a puncturing element, a handle. The access cannula includes a lumen extending therethrough. The access cannula is sized and shaped to extend through an endoscopic shaft to a target tissue within a living body. The puncturing element is sized and shaped to extend through the lumen of the access cannula and distally out a distal end of the access cannula. The handle includes a handle body and a mechanism for advancing the access cannula from a proximal position relative to the puncturing element, where a puncturing tip of the puncturing element is exposed distal to a distal end of the access cannula, to a distal position relative to the puncturing element, where the distal end of the access cannula covers the puncturing tip of the puncturing element.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring volumetric moisture content using an affixing method for sensing probes that reduces bending and breaking stress on the probes. The volumetric moisture content sensor has sensing probes secured against compressive axial movement during insertion into a test media, while allowing limited radial movement. Radial movement is limited via the use of a compressed elastomeric sleeve surrounding the portion of the rod supported by the sensor housing. When in the uncompressed state, there is a clearance fit allowing free movement for removal and replacement of the probes. The compressed elastomeric sleeve is used in conjunction with a rod support mechanism such that the sleeve seals out moisture, dust, and other contaminants from an interior portion of the sensor. The compressed elastomeric sleeve provides a force that assures a proper electrical connection between the sensor probes and an electronic circuit of the sensor.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention refrigerant compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise a refrigerant mixture consisting essentially of HFC-32 and HFO-1234yf. The compositions are useful as refrigerants in processes to produce cooling and heating, in methods for replacing refrigerant R-410A, and in air conditioning or heat pump systems.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a connector to an implantable controller includes a housing of the implantable controller defining a housing bore sized to receive the connector. A set screw is releasably coupled to the housing and disposed at an oblique angle with respect to the housing, the set screw being configured to engage at least a portion of the connector when the set screw is fully inserted within the housing to lock the connector within the housing.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced prepreg comprising reinforcement fibers; particles (D1) and (D2); and a thermosetting resin composition is provided. The resin includes maleimide compound (A), and co-monomer (B). Co-monomer (B) has least one of an alkenylphenol, an alkenylphenoxy, or a diamine group. Particles (D1) are smaller than (D2) and particles (D1) and (D2) are insoluble in the thermosetting resin. Particles (D1) range in diameter from 1 to 10 microns and have a mode on a volume basis from 3 to 6 microns and are present from 3 to 12 percent by volume of the thermosetting resin. Particles (D2) range from 10 to 100 microns diameter and a mode of 20 to 60 microns and are present from 1 to 6 percent by volume of the thermosetting resin composition. After cure, at least 90% by volume of particles (D1) and (D2) remain in the prepreg interlayers.