Abstract: An image sensor may include an image sensor pixel array. The image sensor pixel array may include active image sensor pixels that generate image data based on incident light and reference pixels that are optically black for generating reference data for noise compensation. Sets of reference pixels in the same row may be coupled to respective shared readout paths in a source follower binning configuration. The shared readout path may be could to downstream readout circuits. The use of shared readout paths for the reference pixels can reduce the number of reference pixel readout paths. If desired, pixel circuitry may be implemented on a first die, while readout circuitry and at least a portion of the reference pixel readout paths may be implemented on a second die mounted to the first die.

Abstract: An apparatus, comprising a camera, a motion sensor, a receiving section, gas tanks, a screen, and a computing device. The computing device is configured to control the camera to take electronic images, determine a type of food placed in a particular container, determine an amount of gas and a type of gas to fill the particular container, generate an electronic message to request placement of the particular container onto the receiving section, and inject gas into the particular container when the particular container is placed onto the receiving section. The injected gas is used to preserve food inside the container.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for artboard element positioning in a series of computer-based artboards. The method includes providing multiple target artboards and identifying a common element in at least some of the target artboards, where a common element has at least some consistent attributes. The method includes determining a reference position for the common element. The method includes, in each target artboard containing the common element, comparing an existing position of the common element with the reference position and determining whether to adjust the existing position to match the reference position.

Abstract: A sensor system for a turbomachine having an axis is disclosed. The sensor system includes a mounting member including a body configured to be mounted to only a circumferential portion of a circumferential interior surface of a casing of the turbomachine. A plurality of sensors are coupled to the mounting member and configured to measure an operational parameter of the turbomachine.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein include techniques for maintaining multiple cameras in focus on same objects and/or at same distances. In some examples, a subordinate camera may be configured to focus based on the focus of a primary camera. For instance, a focus relationship between the primary camera and the subordinate camera may be determined. The focus relationship may characterize the trajectory of the lens position of the subordinate camera with respect to the lens position of the primary camera. In various examples, the focus relationship may be updated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting and/or producing a pathogen resistant plant or germplasm (e.g., soybean plant or germplasm) using genes derived from Glycine tomentella. Candidate genes capable of conferring pathogen resistance (e.g., to Asian Soy Rust) are provided. A plant or germplasm that has been identified, selected and/or produced by any of the methods of the present invention is also provided. Pathogen resistant seeds, plants and germplasms are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a source for and method of generating extreme ultraviolet radiation in which spitting of molten target material is hindered through depletion of the number of hydrogen radicals available to enter deposits of molten target material and create hydrogen bubbles therein by introducing an active gas that reacts with the hydrogen radicals.

Abstract: A computer system is provided. The computer system includes a memory and at least one processor coupled to the memory and configured to deploy public key enumeration code and private key enumeration code to a plurality of endpoint devices for execution on the endpoint devices. The at least one processor is further configured to collect public keys and associated public key metadata from the endpoint devices, and to collect private key metadata from the endpoint devices. The public keys and associated public key metadata are generated by the public key enumeration code and the private key metadata is generated by the private key enumeration code. The at least one processor is further configured to generate a graph illustrating trust relationships between user accounts on the endpoint devices. The graph is based on the collected public keys, the collected public key metadata, and the collected private key metadata.

Abstract: A network interface module for coupling a host device to a switched network as a network node is described. The network interface module comprises a single half-duplex port for communicatively coupling to a shared bus of the switched network, at least one frame queue sized to store one multicast read frame received via the shared bus, and logic circuitry. The logic circuitry is configured to decode a read command for the interface module included in a payload of the multicast read frame that includes multiple read commands for other network nodes of the switched network, and transmit a response frame including read data on the shared bus when detecting the shared bus is available for transmitting.

Abstract: A vacuum exhaust system includes a plurality of turbo pumps that evacuate a plurality of vacuum chambers. A plurality of chamber valves are positioned between the turbo pumps and the plurality of vacuum chambers. A plurality of branch channels are each connected to a corresponding exhaust of the plurality of turbo pumps and a main channel is formed from a confluence of the branch channels. A booster vacuum pump is connected to the main channel. A backing vacuum pump is connected to an exhaust of the booster vacuum pump. A plurality of bypass channels, each having a valve, provide a fluid communication path between at least some of the plurality of vacuum chambers and the booster vacuum pump.

Abstract: An extreme ultraviolet radiation (EUV) source, including: a vessel having an inner vessel wall and an intermediate focus (IF) region; an EUV collector disposed inside the vessel, the EUV collector including a reflective surface configured to reflect EUV radiation toward the intermediate focus region, the reflective surface configured to directionally face the IF region of the vessel; a showerhead disposed along at least a portion of the inner vessel wall, the showerhead including a plurality of nozzles configured to introduce gas into the vessel; and one or more exhausts configured to remove gas introduced into the vessel, the one or more exhausts being oriented along at least a portion of the inner vessel wall so that the gas is caused to flow away from the EUV collector.

Abstract: Feeds in a network-based marketplace are described. The system receives a request, over a network, from a user that is associated with feed selection information, and identifies source feeds based on the feed selection information. The source feeds respectively include a first plurality of content elements. The system generates a presentation feed by retrieving a second plurality of content elements from the source feeds. The generating is performed continuously and in real-time. The system segments the presentation feed into pages and generates interfaces that include a first interface based on the pages. The system communicates the first interface, over the network, to the user, responsive to the receiving of the request.

Abstract: A downhole energy harvesting system includes a housing subjected to periodic oscillations. An energy harvesting device is on, in, or otherwise connected to the housing and positioned to generate electricity based on the periodic oscillations. The energy harvesting device is coupled to at least one of a powered component or an energy storage device in order to use or store the harvested energy.

Abstract: A system according to certain aspects of the disclosure provides drug pricing information from multiple PBMs to users. For example, the system may obtain, calculate, and/or estimate drug prices that are available under contracts or agreements between PBMs and various pharmacies. These prices may be prices of drugs for purchase at the various pharmacies. In response to requests for prices of particular drugs, the system can display relevant prices. For example, the system displays a price for each pharmacy chain and/or displays prices for a particular geographical area. The users can compare the prices for a particular drug and determine which pharmacy they would like to purchase the drug from. The system can provide a discount coupon that allows the users to purchase the drug at the price listed by the system at the selected pharmacy.

Abstract: A milling device for machining a slot into an inner surface of a casing for a gas turbine engine. The milling device includes a frame assembly including multiple structural guides configured to engage structural features on the inner surface of the casing to maintain an axial position of the milling device relative to a longitudinal axis of the casing. The milling device also includes a milling cutter coupled to the frame assembly. The milling device is configured to be displaced in a circumferential direction relative to the longitudinal axis to machine the slot, via the milling cutter, along the inner surface of the casing in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A blade for a turbine engine with a wall separating a cooling fluid flow and a hot gas fluid flow and having a heated surface along which the hot gas fluid flow flows and a cooled surface facing the cooling fluid flow. A plurality of cooling holes each having a passage extending between an inlet at the cooled surface and an outlet at the heated surface. The outlet extending between an upstream end and a downstream end with respect to the hot gas fluid flow to define a distance, the passage defining a centerline forming a first angle (?) with the heated surface.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to non-woven composite materials, methods of making and uses thereof, including articles including the composite structures. More particularly, some embodiments relates to non-woven composite materials possessing desirable impact performance and penetration resistance.

Abstract: A drill bit has a plurality of cutters secured to the bit body, including a gauge cutter defining a gauge diameter of the drill bit. A reciprocating gauge assembly on the bit comprises a cavity defined in the bit body, a piston reciprocably disposed in the cavity, a wear element on an outwardly facing end of the piston, a piston retainer for moveably retaining the piston in the cavity, and a spring biasing the piston outwardly to a neutral position of the wear element with respect to the gauge diameter. The wear element and piston may be urged inwardly in response to an applied load at the drill bit gauge pad, increasing the lateral depth of cut and thereby controlling the aggressiveness of the bit in response to the load.