Abstract: An object of present disclosure is to provide a submarine branching unit, a control method, and a non-transitory computer readable medium capable of implementing path switching of optical cables by using a smaller number of optical switches. A submarine branching unit according to the present disclosure includes: first to third optical switches each including first to fourth terminals; and a control unit configured to control a connection of each of the first to third optical switches to a vertical connection or a horizontal connection based on a specified connection state, in which: the first terminal of the first optical switch is connected to an input of a first line of a first path; the second terminal of the first optical switch is connected to the first terminal of the third optical switch.

Abstract: A microphone module system comprising a microphone module with memory. The microphone module is connected to an original factory installed microphone of a vehicle and connected to an aftermarket radio to allow the original factory installed microphone to be compatible with an aftermarket radio. The microphone module includes a computer program that calibrates the factory installed microphone with the aftermarket radio that is originally embedded in the module memory. A method to remotely flash the module comprises steps of transferring a computer program to the microphone module, installing the microphone module in the vehicle, and calibrating the microphone module with the original factory microphone. The computer program may be specific to a make/model of a vehicle or universally applicable to all vehicles.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing an exchange for physicals (EPP) may comprise receiving, with a matching engine module in communication with a processor, EFP data comprising an amount of securities to be traded and a price. The matching engine module may calculate a first delta percentage between the EFP data and an index based on the amount, the price, and an index value. The matching engine module may calculate a residual delta based on the first delta percentage and an index notional value. The matching engine module may attribute the residual delta to the securities.

Abstract: A method for operating a plant for producing cement clinker, wherein the plant comprises as plant units, in the direction of gas flow, at least one clinker cooler, at least one rotary kiln, at least one calciner, at least one heat-exchanger line including heat-exchanger cyclones, and at least one device for crushing raw meal and/or cement clinker, and also a corresponding plant for producing cement clinker. At least one plant unit is enclosed, whereby the plant unit is provided with a second covering with respect to the atmosphere, and the enclosure is subjected to process gas from a compressor.

Abstract: In one implementation, a device configures an impairment scenario in a computer network. The device performs an evaluation of the impairment scenario by a language model-based troubleshooting agent. The device makes a comparison between a root cause associated with the impairment scenario and the evaluation of the impairment scenario by the language model-based troubleshooting agent. The device provides an indication of the comparison.

Abstract: A system to perform processing operations of input (video) streams, including is disclosed. The system consists of an input module, a stream type detection engine, a plurality of processing resources a resource monitoring engine, an attribution module, a dispatching module, and various other optional interface modules.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the extraction of lithium from liquid resources such as natural and synthetic brines, leachate solutions from clays and minerals, and recycled products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods using artificial intelligence, AI, techniques to predict the berthing capacity of ships in onshore and offshore structures and comprises embodiments of a method for training an artificial neural network, ANN, model to predict the berthing capacity of ships, a method for predicting the berthing capacity of ships, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium.

Abstract: Described herein are improved methods for fabricating devices that include a perovskite active layer as well as devices made by these methods.

Abstract: Disclosed are antigens, vaccines, and method for treating fish against infection with Piscine Myocarditis Virus (PMCV)

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electric circuit includes: providing a signal conductor on a first side of a substrate; providing a resistor structure on the first side of the substrate, the resistor structure contacting the signal conductor; providing a first contacting structure on the first side of the substrate, the first contacting structure electrically connected to the resistor structure by a first electric connection, the first electric connection at least partially provided on the second side of the substrate; applying a test signal to the resistor structure via a measurement circuit contacting the first contacting structure and the signal conductor; determining at least one characteristic property of the first resistor structure based on the test signal; and trimming the resistor structure until the at least one characteristic property has a predefined nominal value or is less than a predefined nominal value by less than a predefined threshold.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a spectrometer device for analyzing a sample. The spectrometer device includes at least one light emitting element; and at least one reference light emitting element. Further, the spectrometer device includes at least one interface element, at least one segmented aperture, and at least one optical separation element. Further, the spectrometer device includes at least one detector array including a plurality of detector elements. Further disclosed herein are a spectrometer system, a method for determining at least one information related to a spectrum of a sample with the spectrometer device and various uses of a spectrometer system.

Abstract: A current sensor IC includes a lead frame having a die attach pad and elongated leads extending in a single direction with respect to the die attach pad, a semiconductor die having a first surface attached to the die attach pad and a second, opposing surface supporting magnetic field sensing elements, and a non-conductive mold material. A first portion of the mold material encloses the semiconductor die and the die attach pad, a second portion of the mold material encloses a portion of the elongated leads, and the mold material further includes a wing structure between the first portion and the second portion. In assembly, the first portion of the mold material extends into a cutout through a current conductor and the wing structure abuts a surface of the conductor. The current sensor can implement differential sensing based on signals from at least two magnetic field sensing elements.

Abstract: Augmented reality (AR) systems, devices, media, and methods are described for generating AR experiences including interactions with virtual or physical prop objects. The AR experiences are generated by capturing images of a scene with a camera system, identifying an object receiving surface and corresponding surface coordinates within the scene, identifying an AR primary object and a prop object (physical or virtual), establishing a logical connection between the AR primary object and the prop object, generating AR overlays including actions associated with the AR primary object responsive to commands received via a user input system that position the AR primary object adjacent the object receiving surface responsive to the primary object coordinates and the surface coordinates within the scene and that position the AR primary object and the prop object with respect to one another in accordance with the logical connection, and presenting the generated AR overlays with a display system.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I (1) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts, stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers and N-oxides of those compounds, can be used as insecticides.

Abstract: A micropattern detection-based method and system of performing an authentication of video of a person in order to authorize access to a secured resource is provided. The user provides image data in which they present a secondary computing device with a specially fabricated screen cover. The screen cover includes a plurality of micro-holes that collectively provide a unique micropattern. When the user adjusts a display setting, the micropattern, previously cloaked, becomes apparent as an arrangement of pinpoints of light. The system and method are configured to evaluate the image data to determine whether the micropattern is present. If a micropattern is present, the system determines the image is authentic and can verify an identity of the person. In some cases, the system can further be configured to automatically grant the person access to one or more services for which they are authorized.

Abstract: Composite electrodes and their methods of manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, an electrode may include a first layer including first particles, a second layer including conductive nanowires, and a third layer comprising second particles. The second layer may be disposed between and in electrical contact with the first layer and the third layer. The composite electrode may be substantially transparent in some embodiments.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-pick guitar pick for a guitarist, including a plurality of interlocking picks, each interlocking pick including a top side, a bottom side, a front end terminating at a guitar picking point, and a rear end terminating in a lower plate and an upper plate, the lower plate and the upper plate each having apertures therethrough, each interlocking pick configured for interlocking with at least one other adjacent interlocking pick, such that the upper plate overlaps the lower plate of the adjacent pick and the aperture of the upper plate aligns with the aperture of the lower plate of the adjacent pick. Embodiments may also include a mechanical fastener fixable through each of the aligned apertures of adjacent picks to secure the adjacent picks together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline forms of a KRas G12C inhibitor and salt thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to crystalline forms of the KRas G12C inhibitor 2-[(2S)-4-[7-(8-chloro-1-naphthyl)-2-[[(2S)-1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl]methoxy]-6,8-dihydro-5H-pyrido[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-yl]-1-(2-fluoroprop-2-enoyl)piperazin-2-yl]acetonitrile, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline forms, processes for preparing the crystalline forms and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: A snow plow assembly comprises an angle frame adapted to be operably mounted to a vehicle, a quadrant frame, a plow blade mounted to the quadrant frame, a drive link pivotally connected to the angle frame and the quadrant frame at first and second pivot points, respectively, a swing link pivotally connected to the angle frame and the quadrant frame at third and fourth pivot points, respectively, the angle frame, quadrant frame, drive link, and swing link, and the first, second, third, and fourth pivot points defining a four-bar linkage, and a first actuator pivotally connected on one end to the angle frame at a fifth pivot point and pivotally connected on the other end to the drive link at a sixth pivot point, wherein extending the first actuator causes the quadrant frame and hence the plow blade to rotate in a first direction from a neutral position generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and retracting the first actuator causes the quadrant frame and hence the plow blade to rotate in