Abstract: MEMS device comprising: a signal processing assembly; a transduction module comprising a plurality of transducer devices; a stiffening structure at least partially surrounding each transducer device; one or more coupling pillars for each transducer device, extending on the stiffening structure and configured to physically and electrically couple the transduction module to the signal processing assembly, to carry control signals of the transducer devices. Each conductive coupling element has a section having a shape such as to maximize the overlapping surface with the stiffening structure around the respective transducer device. This shape includes hypocycloid with a number of cusps equal to or greater than three; triangular; quadrangular.

Abstract: A power converter includes: a solid-state transformer having a DC input and isolated DC outputs; a half bridge converter stage for each isolated DC output of the solid-state transformer, wherein an input of each half bridge converter stage is connected to the corresponding isolated DC output and an output of the half bridge converter stages are electrically connected in a cascade configuration; an output inductor shared by the half bridge converter stages and configured to deliver an output current; and a controller configured to implement phase shift control of the half bridge converter stages relative to one another, based on the number of half bridge converter stages and an output voltage of the power converter being regulated, such that each half bridge converter stage processes the full output current but only a fraction of the output voltage. Methods of controlling the power converter are also described.

Abstract: A medical imaging communication system generates an automated report for a medical image corresponding to a patient. The system receives one or more medical images for a patient. The system applies a model to identify an abnormality in the received one or more medical images. The model is configured to determine a likelihood score for the presence of the abnormality in the one or more medical images. If the likelihood score is above a threshold value, the system generates an automated report indicating the type of abnormality identified in the received one or more medical images. The automated report is then provided to a viewing user (e.g., a medical professional viewing the one or more medical images).

Abstract: A method forms an HEMT transistor of the normally off type, including: a semiconductor heterostructure, which comprises at least one first layer and one second layer, the second layer being set on top of the first layer; a trench, which extends through the second layer and a portion of the first layer; a gate region of conductive material, which extends in the trench; and a dielectric region, which extends in the trench, coats the gate region, and contacts the semiconductor heterostructure. A part of the trench is delimited laterally by a lateral structure that forms at least one first step. The semiconductor heterostructure forms a first edge and a second edge of the first step, the first edge being formed by the first layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting anomalies in data traffic generated by peripheral devices simulating human-like patterns retrieving all data packets sent by a peripheral device to a computer, identifying a data communication as a plurality of the data packets in a predetermined timeframe, parsing the content of each of the data packets of the data communication to extract a plurality of communication features of the data communication, classifying the communication features through a set of absolute classifiers and through a set of majority classifiers and signalling an anomaly of the data communication when at least the majority in the set of absolute classifiers or at least one in the set of absolute classifiers define the data communication as malicious.

Abstract: This invention encompasses a system and a method used in the petrochemical and mechanical engineering area, more specifically in the area of protecting pipes or similarly shaped objects against external or internal damage or wear, which comprises a protective system for the ends and the inside of coated pipes, using the coating itself and other additional devices. The system is comprised of a cup (1), spacer (2), coating (3), external ring (4), and cap (5) used in the production line of the pipe-coating process, using the external coating itself, preventing corrosion and mechanical damage at the ends/bevel, in the sandblasted area of the collar and internal surface, from storage and transport to the location where it will be used, and welding in the field or on the vessel.

Abstract: A buck-boost converter includes a converter, for converting an input voltage into an output voltage, the converter including a plurality of switches and an inductor, and a controller for controlling the plurality of switches. The operation of the controller is driven by a finite state machine configured to receive as input state change signals and to provide as output state signals for driving the controller. The state change signals are generated by a comparator based on a comparison of a replica signal and an error signal, wherein the error signal is computed on the basis of a signal representative of a difference between a characteristic of the converter and a predetermined reference signal, and wherein the replica signal is representative of the current flowing through the inductor.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for weight-based tracking of prepared foods for affecting checkout. The devices, systems, and methods may include detecting, by one or more scale devices, a change in weight of a respective prepared food item stored at each of the one or more scale devices; controlling, by the respective scale device, a first transceiver of the respective scale device to transmit prepared food transaction data to a second transceiver of a user tray; storing, by the user tray, the transmitted prepared food transaction data in a memory slot at the second transceiver of the user tray; repeating the foregoing at each of the one or more scale devices at which a change in weight of a respective prepared food item is detected; and completing, by a transaction processing station, a checkout of the user tray.

Abstract: Systems and methods for method for predicting a required number of point of sale (POS) stations to accommodate a number of customers are disclosed herein. An example method includes analyzing image data to determine (i) a set of customer data and (ii) a cart occupancy value associated with the customers, and generating, utilizing a machine learning (ML) algorithm, a first value based on the set of customer data and the cart occupancy value associated with the customers. The ML algorithm may be trained using a plurality of training data including a plurality of training customer data and a plurality of training cart occupancy values. The example method further includes determining whether the first value exceeds a second value, and responsive to determining that the first value exceeds the second value, generating an alert for transmission to a device indicating that the first value exceeds the second value.

Abstract: In the field of cell-based assays, i.e. cellular assays, there is a need for improved cell culture retaining inserts, cell culture retaining insert assemblies, cell culture positioning inserts, and cell culture positioning insert assemblies. A cell culture retaining insert (10; 50; 70), for retaining a three-dimensional biological sample (56) in a cell culture vessel (122; 132) comprises a rigid insert body (12) which has at least one engagement formation (14) to, in use, removably secure the cell culture retaining insert (10; 50; 70) to the cell culture vessel (122, 132). The cell culture retaining insert (10; 50; 70) also includes a retention element (18; 18?; 18?) that is coupled with the insert body (12). The retention element (18; 18?; 18?) has a distal end (28) that is positionable, in use, proximate to a well bottom (90) in a cell culture vessel (122; 132). The entire distal end (28) is resiliently deformable.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for weight-based tracking and pricing of consumer goods. The devices, systems, and methods may include detecting, by a scale device, a first change in weight of a display area; capturing, by a first imaging camera, a first image featuring the display area; detecting, by one or more processors, a first object in the first image; identifying, by the one or more processors, the first object; associating, by the one or more processors, the detected first change in weight with the identified first object to determine a transaction value associated with the identified first object based upon the detected first change in weight; and displaying, by a display device, a rendition of the display area, the rendition containing a representation of the first object and the transaction value.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for detecting and monitoring nasal pressure is described comprising: a nasal probe (15) adapted to be permanently placed inside a patient's nostril, wherein the nasal probe (15) comprises: a support ring (20) which defines inside it a through opening (25) and provided with an external surface (22) adapted to come into contact with the patient's nostril, a housing seat (30) defined within the external surface (22) of the support ring (20) for housing the end of a cannula (75) adapted to be connected to a pressure transducer (100), and an inflatable membrane (35) associated with the support ring (20) and configured to be selectively moved between: a first configuration, in which it is inflated and completely occludes the through opening (25), and a second configuration, in which it is deflated and leaves at least partially open the through opening (25).

Abstract: A vehicle is driven by muscle power and/or an electric motor and includes a brake assistance device for a hydraulic brake system. The brake assistance device has a sensor with a first piston, a compensation volume with a second piston and a pretensioning element, a 2/2-way valve, a brake piston, and an actuator. The pretensioning element is configured to exert a pressure onto the second piston and thus onto a hydraulic fluid of the hydraulic brake system. The actuator is configured to move the second piston selectively in a first direction or in a second direction oriented opposite the first direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of constructing and launching an offshore semi-submersible platform, comprising: a) making said semi-submersible platform in a dry environment by dividing it into a plurality of sub-assemblies each of which comprises at least one of the floating columns and at least one semi-arm of a respective lower structural connection arm; b) providing each sub-assembly in a dry environment with at least one temporary thrust box; c) separately launching in water the individual sub-assemblies; d) adjusting for each sub-assembly the ballast of the respective temporary thrust box so as to obtain a balanced floatation of the sub-assembly; e) bringing the sub-assemblies at the free ends of the respective semi-arms close to each other two-by-two until they are aligned; f) connecting the temporary thrust boxes to each other two-by-two; g) welding the free ends of the semi-arms together; h) removing the temporary thrust boxes.

Abstract: The technology involves the auto-creation of custom standard cells. The process may include receiving specifications for implementing a set of functionalities in an integrated circuit to be fabricated. From this, the system identifies which cells are required to implement the set of functionalities. The identified cells are evaluated against a standard cell library stored in memory to determine which of the cells are not in the standard cell library. The system automatically creates the cells that are not in the standard cell library. The system can then utilize the automatically created cells to fabricate the integrated circuit. Benefits of such an approach include reduced design, development time and improved design quality of results. The resulting new cells may have fewer transistors, less area/power and improved performance than a standard cell from a preexisting library, especially since such standard cells would not necessarily be configurable to perform the desired functions.

Abstract: A car having: two front wheels; two rear wheels; an opposed-piston internal combustion engine and having: a crankcase, a number of cylinders obtained in the crankcase, a number of pistons twice the number of the cylinders as two opposed pistons slide in each cylinder, and two crankshafts, which are longitudinally oriented and are each connected to a respective half of the pistons arranged on a same side of the crankcase; and a gearbox, which is connected to the crankshafts of the internal combustion engine and is arranged behind the internal combustion engine. The gearbox has two clutches, each separate and far from the other clutch and connected to a corresponding crankshaft, and two input shafts, each connected to a respective clutch.

Abstract: Limb portion 1000, in particular a thigh, for a limb of a robot comprising a first actuator 1 adapted to pivotably couple with a first further limb section and a second actuator 2 adapted to pivotably couple with a second further limb section. In addition, the limb portion 1000 comprises a housing 4 enclosing a first heat source 10 of the first actuator 1 and a second heat source 20 of the second actuator 2. The housing 4 forms a cavity 40 that thermally couples to the first heat source 10 and to the second heat source 20. The housing comprises a first air opening 41 and an second air opening 42 for an airstream to vent the cavity 4.

Abstract: A gripping tool, usable on a manipulator device for picking up and handling items includes a support frame extending along a first axis, provided with an attachment element for connecting to the manipulator device; and a plurality of gripping devices distributed in assemblies. Each assembly is carried by a respective auxiliary frame connected to the support frame by means of respective connecting members configured to be able to adjust the auxiliary frames and the gripping devices in position with respect to the support frame.

Abstract: Technologies are described herein to prioritize delivery of power to electrical components associated with a vehicle and an electrically powered accessory. A power distribution unit may assess real-time power needs for the electrical storage system associated with the vehicle and electrical storage device of the electrically powered accessory and direct incoming power to the electrical storage system associated with the vehicle and the electrical storage device of the electrically powered accessory based on a prioritization of various factors.

Abstract: A disc brake caliper has a caliper body and a pair of pads and, in each side portion of the caliper body, a distal piston and a proximal piston, having radially distanced and aligned pressure centers.