Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, devices, and apparatuses for synchronized mode transitions are presented. A first device configured to be worn at an ear includes a processor configured to, in a first contextual mode, receive a first mode change request from a second device to transition at a first time to a second contextual mode. The first mode change request is based on detection of a trigger condition. The processor is further configured to, at the first time, transition from the first contextual mode to the second contextual mode based on the first mode change request.

Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for audio signal processing are presented. A device for audio signal processing includes a memory configured to store audio data and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to use an adaptation filter to adapt update filter coefficients of an update filter. The update filter coefficients are adapted based on a difference between an internal microphone signal and an output of the adaptation filter. An input of the adaptation filter is based on an external microphone signal. The processor is also configured to output an output signal from a hear-through filter. The hear-through filter includes the update filter and the adaptation filter. The processor is further configured to cause a loudspeaker to produce an audio output signal based on the output signal of the hear-through filter.

Abstract: A hybrid panel method of (and apparatus for) manufacturing electronic devices, and electronic devices manufactured thereby. As non-limiting examples, various aspects of this disclosure provide an apparatus for manufacturing an electronic device, where the apparatus is operable to, at least, receive a panel to which a subpanel is coupled, cut around a subpanel through a layer of material, and remove such subpanel from the panel. The apparatus may also, for example, be operable to couple to an upper side of the subpanel, and remove the subpanel from the panel by, at least in part, operating to rotate the subpanel relative to the panel.

Abstract: Methods for operating a communications-enabled application, controlling a secure profile via an operating system, and operating a cellular network are provided. Operating a communications-enable application includes detecting a need for data transmission when the mobile device has a communications status which is incompatible with the need and sending a request to activate a secure profile. Controlling the secure profile includes receiving a request from an application to have data session access via a secure profile and activating a data session utilising a secure profile. Operating the cellular network includes receiving a request to establish a cellular network data communications session from a mobile device including the communications-enabled application and establishing a data session with the mobile device using the secure profile. A mobile device and cellular network for performing the methods are also provided.

Abstract: A clutch engager sleeve which is capable of engaging a screw gun is disclosed. The engager sleeve is able to be secured to the screw gun, preferably by means of a threaded lock down collar. Preferably, the clutch engager is secured to the screw gun via a shank, with which it is provided. The clutch engager contacts a drill chuck by screwing the drill chuck to, preferably, its thread, and then driving a screwhead of a reverse lock down screw to secure the chuck from its front directly to the clutch engager. This arrangement prevents the chuck head from coming off in the reverse mode. The clutch engager effectively provides the necessary pressure in both forward and reverse modes.