Abstract: A laser submodule for generating rapid laser pulses comprises a linear array of n lasers. Each laser of the n lasers has an anode and a cathode. Each of the cathodes is electrically connected to a common reference node. The submodule further comprises n charging capacitors. Each charging capacitor is electrically connected to the anode of a corresponding laser of the n lasers through a respective discharging inductance. The laser module further comprises n charging circuits. Each charging circuit is configured to charge one of the n charging capacitors through a respective charging inductance. The charging inductance for each charging capacitor is greater than the discharging inductance for the respective charging capacitor.

Abstract: A skin-conformable and compact wearable sensor for monitoring surface physiological and/or surface brain signals of the wearer. The wearable sensor comprises dry electrodes formed from an electrically-conductive polymer composition, the electrically-conductive polymer composition comprising: an electrically-conductive material comprising particulate carbon; at least one additive; and a silicone polymer. The particulate carbon may be present in a range from 5 wt. % to 20 wt. % by weight of the electrically-conductive polymer composition.

Abstract: A method for matching a digital road map to a digital reference road map, wherein the two road maps in each case include semantic information about objects represented on the two road maps. The method includes: associating objects on the road map with objects on the reference road map on the basis of the respective semantic information such that only objects with the same semantic information are associated with one another; matching the road map to the reference road map on the basis of the association, wherein the matching comprises creating a delta pose between the road map and the reference road map. A device, a computer program, and a machine-readable storage medium are also described.

Abstract: A solar module that is operable in the extra-low voltage range and includes at least one photovoltaic cell for converting radiant energy into electrical energy and two planar elements made of plastic that sandwich the at least one photovoltaic cell. The solar module has at least one positive contact element and at least one negative contact element for tapping an electrical output voltage of the solar module. The positive contact element and the negative contact element are arranged at least partially between the two planar elements and each include at least one electrically uninsulated exposed contacting portion. A solar module system includes a plurality of solar modules connected in parallel and a bearing structure which electrically interconnects and supports the plurality of solar modules.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a valve, comprising a main plunger for controlling a main volume flow and comprising a pilot-control plunger for controlling a pilot-control volume flow. The main and pilot-control plungers are longitudinally moveably guided in a valve housing and the pilot-control plunger can be actuated by a magnetic device. The position of the main plunger can be adjusted by the pilot-control plunger in that a fluid pressure at the main plunger is communicated, via a fluid connection, into the pilot control chamber containing the pilot-control piston, which keeps the main plunger in its closed position blocking the main volume flow when the magnetic device is not actuated. When the magnetic device is actuated, the pilot-control plunger moves into a position in which the fluid pressure falls in the pilot-control chamber until the main plunger moves into an open position controlling the main volume flow.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides autonomous devices, systems incorporating the devices, and methods of using the devices for carrying out assays, such as chemical and/or biological assays. The devices may be microfluidic devices that are capable of carrying out one or more assays concurrently. The devices include one or more reaction wells, one or more channels, an inlet and an outlet. The device may be submerged in a medium containing, for example, a target bacteria. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method, apparatus, and system for precise dissection of soft tissue, and more particularly, to the use of a hand-worn device to facilitate dissection while providing tactile feedback to a wearer. Methods include receiving an indication of resistance between at least two leads; establishing a mode of operation based on the indication of resistance; receiving an indication of activation; and providing a current at a voltage and duty cycle based on the mode of operation established to at least one of the at least two leads for electrosurgery. The at least two leads of some embodiments include two electrosurgical devices, where receiving an indication of resistance between the two electrosurgical devices includes receiving an indication of infinite resistance between the two electrosurgical devices, and where the mode of operation is established as bipolar dissection between the two electrosurgical devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to techniques for producing an HOE by replication of a master HOE. In particular, techniques that allow variable surface shape during replication are described. A curved trajectory is used for exposure.

Abstract: Various technologies described herein pertain to a radar sensor system that determines if a point detected by the radar corresponds to a true target and outputs an indication upon which control of an autonomous vehicle may be based. The radar can be used to determine if the point corresponds to a false target, thereby mitigating false positives. The radar can be used to determine if an object coincides with a location of the false target, thereby mitigating false negatives. The radar employs an algorithm that includes applying different windows to a return signal on a beamforming stage and comparing the resulting windowed signals.

Abstract: Methods and systems for securing edge devices are disclosed. The edge devices may be secured by facilitating time synchronization of the edge devices through an edge orchestrator. The edge orchestrator may securely perform time synchronization with a trusted time server. The edge orchestrator may obtain a true time value from the trusted time server and verify the integrity of the true time value using security processes. Once the integrity of the true time value has been verified, then the edge devices may obtain the true time value from the edge orchestrator through secure communication channels. After the edge devices obtain the true time value from the edge orchestrator, the edge device may perform time synchronization.

Abstract: Embodiments include a system for generating nanobubbles in a solvent, including a device for generating a reverse and forward flow in the solvent, wherein the solvent has one or more gases dissolved in it; and a Tesla valve fluidly coupled to the device, wherein the device pushes the solvent through the Tesla valve one or more times alternatingly in a forward and reverse direction to generate nanobubbles of a desired concentration and size. Aspects include a method for generating nanobubbles in a solvent, including filling a device with a desired solvent containing one or more gases dissolved in it; wherein the device is capable of generating a reverse and forward flow in the solvent, and wherein a Tesla valve is fluidly coupled to the device; and using the device to push the solvent through the Tesla valve one or more times alternatingly in forward and reverse directions to generate nanobubbles.

Abstract: A tool for loading a payload on a payload retrieval apparatus includes a support body and a guide extending outward from the support body. The guide has an elongated configuration and a cross-sectional area that is narrower than the support body. The guide is configured to be inserted into a channel of the payload retrieval apparatus and to position the support body at an end of the channel adjacent to a payload holding structure. The tool also includes a hanger configured to hold the payload. The hanger is movable with respect to the support body between a closed position and a release position.

Abstract: A method of temporarily anchoring a mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) at an offshore drilling site includes laying out anchoring assemblies at a sea floor. Each anchoring assembly has a connection unit adjacent to the drilling site, an anchor line extending away therefrom, and a sea floor anchor. The MODU is brought to the drilling site. Successively, for each connection unit, a dynamic positioning system at the MODU is operated to move the MODU to a position substantially vertically above the connection unit, a drilling unit anchor line having a connection member is lowered from the MODU to engage the connection unit, and the drilling unit anchor line is connected with the respective anchoring assembly via the connection unit and the connection member. Each drilling unit anchor line is tensioned from the MODU to anchor the MODU at the drilling site via the plurality of anchoring assemblies.

Abstract: A fender for a watercraft having a watercraft body. The watercraft body defines an aperture. The fender has: a fender body; an anchor distinct from the fender body, the anchor being configured to be inserted in the aperture defined in the watercraft body and for selectively connecting the fender to the watercraft body; and a link distinct from the fender body and from the anchor, the link connecting the fender body to the anchor. The fender body is made from a flexible material. The anchor is made from a rigid material. The link is made from a resilient material. A watercraft having the fender is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cell module for an electrical energy store of a motor vehicle includes at least two cell packs that are connected together and each have a plurality of interconnected storage cells, a cell module frame having at least two frame portions arranged adjacent to one another each for receiving one cell pack, a cover arranged on the cell module frame for covering the frame portions, and at least one heat-resistant firewall-type barrier arranged on the cover to overlap a transition between the two cell packs. The barrier is designed to divide a space adjacent to the cover into at least two fire compartments in order to prevent hot gas of a cell pack that is flowing into the space from spreading to an adjacent cell pack.

Abstract: A skin-conformable and compact wearable sensor for monitoring surface physiological and/or surface brain signals of the wearer. The wearable sensor comprises a polymer adhesive. The adhesive polymer composition may include a silicone polymer and an amine-based polymer. The adhesive polymer composition may include from 1 to 10 wt. % amine-based polymer by weight of the adhesive polymer composition.

Abstract: A lightweight and low noise gear assembly includes a gear assembly that includes a hub, at least one disc, and a ring gear component, wherein two or more of the hub, the at least one disc and the ring gear component are welded together. A lightweight and low noise gear assembly includes a shaft assembly that includes a ring gear, and at least one disc joined with the ring gear. A method of forming a gear assembly, the gear assembly including a hub, at least one disc, and a ring gear component, the method including press-fitting the at least one disc onto the hub and the ring gear, and welding the at least one disc and the ring gear to the hub.

Abstract: A method includes receiving an initiating communication triggering establishment of a conversation associated with a plurality of participant endpoints on different communication channels, wherein the plurality of participant endpoints comprises a first subset of participant endpoints on a first communication channel of the different communication channels and a second subset of participant endpoints on a second communication channel of the different communication channels, configuring a set of intermediary endpoints for communications with the first subset of participant endpoints on the first communication channel that lacks support for group communications, and responsive to receiving a group communication during the conversation, transmitting the group communication to the first subset of participant endpoints via the set of intermediary endpoints and transmitting the group communication directly to the second subset of participant endpoints.

Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus has a housing with an engagement feature and an electrical component in the housing and a removable component 171. The electrical component has a receptacle 233. The removable component 171 has an electrical connector 178 that is a close or tight fit in the receptacle 233 of the electrical component to assist with holding the removable component 171 in connection with the electrical component. The removable component has a tab 172 with a terminal end portion 172b that can be flexed relative to the rest of the removable component. An engagement feature 174 is provided on the terminal end portion of the tab and engages with the engagement feature of the housing is to inhibit disconnection of the removable component from the housing in the absence of actuating the terminal end portion 172a of the removable component to flex the tab.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode cartridge, a device that comprises said electrode cartridge for the detection of total viable microorganisms (TVM) in a sample, and a method for determining the total viable microorganisms present in a sample that comprises the use of said device.