Abstract: A propulsion system for an orbiting vehicle such as a low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite includes a set of surfaces over which a gas passes during orbital flight, and a plurality of electrodes on the surfaces. The electrodes are configured to create an electric field having a spatial field pattern in response to field signals, experienced by passing gas molecules as an oscillating field having a frequency on the order of a polarization-resonance frequency of the molecules to impart a propulsive traveling-wave dielectrophoretic force to the passing molecules. The electrodes extend over sufficient area to impart sufficient traveling-wave dielectrophoretic force to the gas to overcome aerodynamic drag and thereby sustain orbital flight of the vehicle. A power source applies the field signals to the electrodes, providing sufficient power to overcome power lost to aerodynamic drag and thereby sustain orbital flight.

Abstract: A method for synchronizing a mobile device with an email mailbox is described. The method includes: sending a search query to a mail server to identify email messages that are associated with folders of the email mailbox other than an inbox folder; selecting one or more folders of the email mailbox to synchronize on the mobile device based on the identified email messages; and retrieving, from the mail server, one or more email messages associated with the selected folders.

Abstract: The invention relates to magnesium reinforcements and magnesium-reinforced barrier membranes for use in biomedical applications, such as dental, craniofacial and orthopedic applications. The magnesium reinforcements and barrier membranes are composed of a biodegradable, magnesium/polymer composite. They can be used in a wide variety of applications, such as, but not limited to, vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation, guided bone/tissue regeneration, periodontal bone regeneration, fracture fixation and orthopedic and spinal bone grafting applications; as well as in general surgery (hernia repair) and urogynecological surgery.

Abstract: A fluid outputting hand device 11 comprises: a front portion 13, for going in front of a user's hand; and a fluid output point, for outputting fluid; wherein the hand device 11 is configured for: pressure-activated outputting, so that fluid can be outputted onto a target, by applying pressure to the target; and selectable distance outputting of fluid, so that fluid can be outputted at a target, from a distance. Preferably the fluid outputting hand device comprises a thumb selecting arrangement, so that distance outputting can be selected by a thumb of a user.

Abstract: During driving sessions, data may be collected via one or more sensors that are incorporated within a vehicle or as part of a device carried within the vehicle. Using this data, a driving session report may be generated and a driving session feedback score may be calculated, which provides feedback regarding a students' driving skills Driver profiles may be generated for each student including contact information and/or any number of driving session reports saved over the course of several driving sessions. A user interface is described that facilitates interaction by allowing a user to create driver profiles, group driver profiles, display driver profiles as a single list view or as a grouped list view, select driver profiles from these displayed lists, edit driver information and/or delete driver profiles, and display driving session reports stored as part of a driver profile together such that comparisons may be made.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer coatings covalently attached to the surface of a substrate and the preparation of the polymer coatings, such as poly(N-(5-azidoacetamidylpentyl)acrylamide-co-acrylamide) (PAZAM), in the formation and manipulation of substrates, such as molecular arrays and flow cells. The present disclosure also relates to methods of preparing a substrate surface by using beads coated with a covalently attached polymer, such as PAZAM, and the method of determining a nucleotide sequence of a polynucleotide attached to a substrate surface described herein.

Abstract: A double-acting hydraulic impact hammer includes a drop weight and an inner hydraulic piston. The drop weight is arranged to be driven in an upward and downward direction and the drop weight acts on a pile during its downward motion. The piston has a voided internal area defining a piston volume which is arranged to receive a piston rod and along which the piston extends and retracts axially. The piston volume is in sealed hydraulic communication with the hollow rod volume to form a first volume which changes size as the piston moves along the piston rod whereby the application of hydraulic pressure to the first volume biases the piston towards its extended position. The hammer includes a bore and a collar. The collar forms an outer piston having a working surface which when exposed to hydraulic fluid has sufficient surface area to lift the piston and the drop weight.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring a fleet of self-driving vehicles are disclosed. The system comprises one or more self-driving vehicles having at least one sensor for collecting current state information, a fleet-management system, and computer-readable media for storing reference data. The method comprises autonomously navigating a self-driving vehicle in an environment, collecting current state information using the vehicle's sensor, comparing the current state information with the reference data, identifying outlier data in the current state information, and generating an alert based on the outlier data. A notification based on the alert may be sent to one or more monitoring devices according to the type and severity of the outlier.

Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring a fleet of self-driving vehicles are disclosed. The system comprises one or more self-driving vehicles, non-transitory computer-readable media in communication with the vehicles, a fleet-management system in communication with the media and vehicles, and a server in communication with the media. The fleet-management system is configured to store vehicle status records comprising a vehicle status pertaining to each of the one or more vehicles, and a timestamp in a vehicle status log on the media. The server has a processor that is configured to generate a fleet-performance report based on the vehicle status log.

Abstract: In a computer-implemented method, data about potential vehicle operator impairment is retrieved. The data is generated by monitoring a vehicle operator, the environment ahead of the vehicle, and/or force in one or more directions. A number of impairment scores are generated by analyzing the data about potential vehicle operator impairment. A specific time period during which the vehicle operator tends to be most impaired is determined based on the impairment scores. Recommendations to reduce operator impairment of the vehicle operator are identified and communicated to the vehicle operator.

Abstract: The method, system, and computer-readable medium facilitates monitoring one or more eyes of a vehicle operator during a driving session to generate a plurality of gaze location logs with gaze location values. The gaze location value may be generated by determining a location of the vehicle operator's gaze, determining which area of the vehicle is associated with the gaze location, and assigning the gaze location value based on the area of the vehicle associated with the gaze location. The gaze location logs may be analyzed to determine the duration of the vehicle operator's gaze at each area of the vehicle. Based on the duration of the vehicle operators gaze, one or more recommendations to improve vehicle operator performance may be identified and communicated to the vehicle operator.

Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to new polymer coatings for surface functionalization and new processes for grafting pre-grafted DNA-copolymers to surface(s) of substrates for use in DNA sequencing and other diagnostic applications.

Abstract: A speaker synchronizing system for pairing multiple speakers to a single electronic device includes a housing that has a front wall, a back wall and a perimeter wall that is attached to and extends between the front wall and the back wall. A plurality of speakers is included wherein each of the speakers is positioned remote of the housing. An extrinsic electronic device is positioned remote of the housing and has an audio file stored thereon. A communication unit is mounted in the housing and is in electronic communication with each of the speakers and the extrinsic electronic device. The communication unit sends a signal that is discretely assigned to each of the speakers.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to a server including a platform controller hub (PCH), where the PCH includes a peripheral device manager, a management processor coupled to the peripheral device manager, and a peripheral device interface to couple with a peripheral device and provide out of band access of the peripheral device via the management processor and peripheral device manager to a memory of the server.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polymer coatings covalently attached to the surface of a substrate and the preparation of the polymer coatings, such as poly(N-(5-azidoacetamidylpentyl)acrylamide-co-acrylamide) (PAZAM), in the formation and manipulation of substrates, such as molecular arrays and flow cells. The present disclosure also relates to methods of preparing a substrate surface by using beads coated with a covalently attached polymer, such as PAZAM, and the method of determining a nucleotide sequence of a polynucleotide attached to a substrate surface described herein.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe methods, apparatuses, storage media, and systems for routing data packets in a quality of service (QoS) enabled content-based network or interconnect fabric. Various embodiments describe how to manage data flow based on content-based attribute vectors (AVs) indicating QoS requirements with respect to the data packets in networking or platform interconnects. A dynamic scheduling based on AV information may improve trafficking efficiency and optimize system performance.

Abstract: A pet cleaning apparatus 10 comprises a portable lightweight self-contained pre-pressurizable fluid control and mix delivery station 12, a glove device 24 for outputting fluid, and a connecting member 26 for connecting the station 12 and the glove device 24, thus facilitating simultaneous petting, holding and cleaning of a pet with a single hand. Preferably pressurizing is achieved via a hand pump 32. Preferably the glove device 24 incorporates a pressure activated system, so that fluid is outputted when pressure is applied to a coat of a pet. Distance outputting may also be provided, thus providing multiple variable output options for a user.

Abstract: Data requests for data stored in a non-volatile media may be monitored and used to identify if the media is being used as memory or storage. The accessibility of the data may be modified based on the identified usage model.