Abstract: A global communication system includes a mobile portion; a phased-array antenna attached to the mobile portion; an antenna to face a satellite; a transceiver to communicate with the satellite; and a processor to optimize communication from the transceiver.

Abstract: Microelectronic devices include a lower deck and an upper deck, each comprising a stack structure with a vertically alternating sequence of insulative structures and conductive structures arranged in tiers. First and second arrays of pillars extend through the stack structure of the lower and upper decks, respectively. In one or more of the first and second pillar arrays, at least some pillars exhibit a greater degree of bending away from a vertical orientation than at least some other pillars. The pillars of the first array align with the pillars of the second array along an interface between the lower and upper decks. Related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method includes transmitting a first wireless communication from a user device via an authorized first cellular network. The first wireless communication includes a current geographic location of the user device. The user device maintains a forbidden list identifying unauthorized cellular networks. Based on determining that the user device is approaching a geofence between a first network coverage area of the first cellular network and a second network coverage area of a second cellular network that is identified on the forbidden list, the method includes removing the second cellular network from the forbidden list. With the second cellular network removed from the forbidden list and based on the user device entering the second network coverage area, the method includes transmitting a second wireless communication from the user device via the second cellular network that includes an updated geographic location of the user device.

Abstract: Technology is disclosed for reading memory cells having threshold switching selectors. A sense amplifier may have a set of capacitors that may be used to exchange charge with a sense node connected to the selected word line. A capacitor may be used to pull excess charge from the sense node or to provide charge to the sense node. A control circuit drives a current to the selected word line to charge up the selected word line to switch on the threshold switching selector of the selected memory cell. A capacitor may be connected to the selected word line when, or soon after, the threshold switching selector switches on. The capacitor may draw away excess charge to prevent a snapback current from flowing through the memory cell thereby preventing mis-reads. The capacitor may reduce read latency by speeding the rate of voltage change on a word line.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted apparatus and vehicle-mounted apparatus control method are provided. The vehicle-mounted apparatus is configured on a vehicle in which a user rides. The apparatus captures an environmental image around the vehicle. The apparatus inputs the environmental image into a composite model to generate a corresponding environmental text, wherein the environmental text is configured to describe the environmental image. The apparatus inputs the environmental text into a language model to generate a response text corresponding to the vehicle. The apparatus executes an interactive operation corresponding to the user based on the response text.

Abstract: A system can process an indication of user data, wherein the user data comprises a food item including at least one recipe having one or more ingredients, and a query, wherein the query is associated with at least one ingredient, and generate, based at least in part on the query, nutrition data associated with the at least one ingredient, wherein the nutrition data comprises preparation data, sourcing data, delivery data, and a list of nutrients for the at least one ingredient. The system can further estimate, based at least in part on the nutrition data associated with the least one ingredient, a nutritional score, then compare the estimated nutritional score to a threshold, and based on the compared nutritional score, generate one or more instructions to cause an indication of the nutritional score on a user device.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, in response to restoration of power to a memory system, a controller in the memory system notifies a host that the memory system is ready. When an input/output command specifying a logical address belonging to a logical address range is received, the controller selects a block corresponding to the logical address range and rebuilds, based on address translation information and an update log which are stored in the selected block, the latest address translation information corresponding to the logical address range. The controller updates the rebuilt latest address translation information, based on a list of logical addresses corresponding to lost write data, stored in the selected block.

Abstract: A method for chemical mechanical polishing includes rotating a polishing pad about an axis of rotation, positioning a substrate against the polishing pad, dispensing a polishing liquid onto the polishing pad, and oscillating the substrate laterally across the polishing pad. The polishing pad has a polishing-rate adjustment groove that is concentric with the axis of rotation, and a coolant, a dilutant, or both, is dispensed into the polishing-rate adjustment groove such that a polishing rate is reduced in an annular zone of the polishing pad that is positioned radially inward of the polishing-rate adjustment groove. The annular zone surrounds a central zone of the polishing pad in which a polishing rate is not substantially affected by the coolant, dilutant, or both.

Abstract: A temperature probe insert includes a coupling portion, a first arm extending from the coupling portion, and a second arm extending from the coupling portion. The first arm and the second arm extend from different sides of the coupling portion. The coupling portion includes an aperture that extends through the coupling portion. The first arm and the second arm are configured to contact a storage bag shell and prevent movement of the coupling portion in the opening in the storage bag shell. The aperture is configured to direct a temperature probe into a storage bag disposed in the internal volume of the storage bag shell. A storage bag temperature monitoring assembly includes a temperature probe insert and a storage bag shell. A kit includes a temperature probe insert and a temperature probe.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for identifying service centers. One of such methods may comprise operating at least one processor to: receive telematics data originating from a plurality of telematics devices installed in a plurality of vehicles; determine for each of the plurality of vehicles, using the telematics data, when a vehicle maintenance event has occurred by identifying at least a binary vehicle status indicator change, time-logged telematics data that meets a predetermined condition, an indication that a vehicle diagnosis has occurred, or a combination thereof; determine, using the telematics data, a location of each of the plurality of vehicles at a time at which the vehicle maintenance event occurred; and identify one or more service centers by: applying to a plurality of maintenance event locations a clustering model, and classifying one or more clusters of maintenance event locations as a service center.

Abstract: A process for collecting and storing quality control data in a mechanical polyolefin recycling process, a process for optimising the performance of the mechanical polyolefin recycling process in response to said quality control data, an adjustment control model and a use of quality control data for optimising the performance of the mechanical polyolefin recycling process.

Abstract: The disclosure provides novel Cucurbita plants having a determinate growth habit and plants comprising a QTL associated with said determinate growth trait. The disclosure provides a Cucurbita plant having a determinate growth habit and its derivatives. The disclosure also provides molecular markers linked to said QTL. The disclosure further provides methods for producing plants having a genetic determinacy in growth habit and maturity timing, and the plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: Catheter shafts that can be used in a delivery apparatus for a prosthetic implant are disclosed. As one example, a catheter shaft can include a tube having a distal end portion comprising at least one axially extending slot, the slot extending proximally into the tube from a distal end of the tube and radially through a thickness of the tube. The catheter shaft can further include a polymeric layer comprising a jacket portion disposed around the tube, a tip portion extending distal to the jacket portion and the tube, and a channel portion disposed within the slot; and an inner liner disposed on an inner surface of the tube and an inner surface of the tip portion, where a material of the polymeric layer bonds with the inner liner.

Abstract: Suture lock assemblies with suture tensioners are disclosed herein. A suture lock assembly can comprise a suture tensioner configured to be selectively rotated to collect a length of a suture. The suture tensioner comprises a pair of spaced-apart posts and a connecting body coupled to each of the posts. A suture lock assembly also can comprise a suture tensioner, a tensioner housing, and a quick release suture mechanism. The tensioner housing at least partially receives the suture tensioner and includes a suture entry port and a suture exit port. The suture tensioner is configured to be selectively rotated relative to the tensioner housing to selectively increase a length of a suture that is enclosed by the tensioner housing. The quick release suture mechanism comprises a quick release dock port and a suture anchor cap configured to be selectively coupled to and uncoupled from the quick release dock port.

Abstract: A polishing pad has a polishing layer having a polishing surface that has a circular central region and an annular outer region surrounding the central region. The polishing surface can include slurry distribution grooves formed with uniformity spacing across the central region and the annular outer region, and slurry discharge grooves that start at an outer perimeter of the circular central region and extend radially outward to an edge of the polishing pad so as to preferentially discharge the polishing liquid from the annular outer region. The central region can be formed of a first polishing material and the annular outer region can be formed of a second polishing material that is softer than the first polishing material.

Abstract: A stabilizer for use with a delivery system is provided. The stabilizer receives a delivery system, such as a handle portion, and prevents unwanted movement of the delivery system during a medical procedure. The stabilizer desirably includes an elongate rail that is adapted to be secured to a base or table. A rail dock is adapted to releasably couple to the delivery system. The rail dock is slidably mounted along an upper surface of the rail and includes a brake assembly. The brake assembly preferably includes a toggle member with at least one push button, wherein actuation of the push button may release or lock the brake assembly. Components of the stabilizer are provided for allowing the stabilizer to be used with different delivery systems and the stabilizer is capable of being secured to different sized tables.

Abstract: A method for chemical mechanical polishing includes bringing a substrate into contact with a polishing pad, causing relative motion between the substrate and polishing pad, dispensing a polishing liquid onto the polishing pad, holding the substrate in a lateral position with a retaining ring secured to a carrier head, and rotating the carrier head about an axis of rotation. The retaining ring has a plurality of channels extending from an inner diameter surface of the retaining ring to an outer diameter surface of the retaining ring such that rotation cause the polishing liquid to be preferentially expelled from a region below an outer edge of the substrate through the plurality of channels.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for testing printed circuit boards. The system is configured to test the simultaneously test a multiplicity of printed circuit boards. The system examines the electrical characteristics of a printed circuit board and is operable to identify if a printed circuit board meets a desired characteristic.

Abstract: A tissue retrieval system including a tissue retrieval bag deployable from an introducer and suspended in an open configuration by support arms can include retention features to prevent inadvertent movement of the tissue retrieval bag relative to the support arms. The support arms can include protruding domes, folds, or curls to restrict sliding of the tissue retrieval bag relative to the support arms. Alternately, tension can be maintained in a cord loop coupled to an opening of the tissue retrieval bag to prevent the tissue retrieval bag from inadvertently sliding relative to the support arms.

Abstract: An asset monitoring system receives a first multi-dimensional representation of an asset associated with an industrial process. The asset monitoring system generates a second multi-dimensional representation of the asset from the first multi-dimensional representation. The second multi-dimensional representation may be a two-dimensional vector graphic representation of the asset and may be configurable via a graphical user interface. In generating the second multi-dimensional representation, the asset monitoring system maps at least one operational parameter associated with the asset to the second multi-dimensional representation. The asset may include one or more devices of the asset monitoring system. The asset monitoring system may display, via a dashboard at the graphical user interface, the second multi-dimensional representation and status information associated with the asset.