Abstract: Computing devices, computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions, methods, and systems for discovering, organizing, and presenting supplemental content are disclosed. A discovery system may be used to discover an item, such as a supplemental content presentation application, which, when launched may present supplemental content to a user while the user is consuming primary content. The supplemental content presentation application may also present a timeline that users may interact with to view different portions of the supplemental content. The timeline may also be modified by adding markers along the timeline so that when a marker is selected, a particular piece of supplemental content is presented.

Abstract: Computing devices, computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions, methods, and systems for discovering, organizing, and presenting supplemental content are disclosed. A discovery system may be used to discover an item, such as a supplemental content presentation application, which, when launched may present supplemental content to a user while the user is consuming primary content. The supplemental content presentation application may also present a timeline that users may interact with to view different portions of the supplemental content. The timeline may also be modified by adding markers along the timeline so that when a marker is selected, a particular piece of supplemental content is presented.

Abstract: A method of generating a localized gravitational field and gravity in the vicinity of a block of frozen hydrogen that has been polarized with respect to the composite proton and gluon spin. This is a practical application of the theory that polarized gluon spin generates an enhanced excitation of the gluon field in the vicinity of the block of frozen hydrogen which in turn causes a dilation of the particulate space of loop quantum gravity and concurrent dilation of time which becomes gravity.

Abstract: Computing devices, computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions, methods, and systems for discovering, organizing, and presenting supplemental content are disclosed. A discovery system may be used to discover an item, such as a supplemental content presentation application, which, when launched may present supplemental content to a user while the user is consuming primary content. The supplemental content presentation application may also present a timeline that users may interact with to view different portions of the supplemental content. The timeline may also be modified by adding markers along the timeline so that when a marker is selected, a particular piece of supplemental content is presented.

Abstract: A method of facilitating generation of a verifiable and immutable record. The method comprises, at a user device, obtaining a data file, generating an audit file for the data file, and separately hashing the data file and the audit file. The method further comprises storing the data file, the audit file and the hash values in a secure memory location, access to which is controlled, and preventing changes to the stored data by a user. When access is available to a remote server system, the stored data is sent to the remote server system and, in response, a notification received over confirming that the remote server system has verified the data file and the audit file and has created an immutable record of both. The user is then permitted to change the stored data file and or audit file in the secure memory location.

Abstract: Methods of determining thermal properties of a contact region are provided. The method comprises receiving temperature data of a sensor; determining a temperature distribution of heat penetration from a sensor to at least one material; applying a correction to the temperature distribution; iteratively analyzing the corrected temperature distribution; and outputting thermal properties of a contact region, the contact region being a region between the sensor and the at least one material. The method may further comprise determining thermal properties of the at least one material; and determining corrected thermal properties of the material using the thermal properties of the contact region. The method may further comprise automatically determining an appropriate time window for measuring properties of the at least one material to minimize effects of the contact region.

Abstract: A method of generating a localized gravitational field and gravity in the vicinity of a block of frozen hydrogen or other solid material that has been polarized with respect to the composite internal proton and gluon spin. This is a practical application of the theory that polarized gluon spin generates an enhanced excitation of the gluon field in the vicinity of the material which in turn causes a dilation of the particulate space of loop quantum gravity and concurrent dilation of time which becomes gravity.

Abstract: An adapter device includes a printed circuit board (PCB), an output port disposed on the PCB and having first pins, where the output port is to be connected to an output harness that is connected to an adaptive device. The adapter also includes wireless circuitry one of disposed on or coupled to the PCB and a processing device disposed on the PCB and coupled to the output port and wireless circuitry. The processing device is to: identify, via the wireless circuitry, an actuation command from a wireless signal received from a handheld electronic device; translate the actuation command to one or more actuation bits that match one of analog-converted bits receivable over an input harness or digital control bits receivable over a wireless controller associated with the adaptive device; and provide the actuation bits to the first pins, the actuation bits causing the adaptive device to perform a specific action.

Abstract: Techniques for predictive water condition monitoring are described herein. An aspect includes a method that includes monitoring, by one or more processors, at least one water sensor to establish a baseline of a water condition model and monitoring one or more water conditions. A predicted water condition is determined based on the water condition model and the one or more water conditions. An alert is transmitted to one or more devices based on determining that the predicted water condition indicates a predicted contaminant level above a threshold.

Abstract: A device includes a processing device, memory, wireless circuitry, a touch-sensitive display. Programs are stored in the memory, when executed by the processing device, cause: displaying a user interface on the touch-sensitive display that includes a set of menu items associated with adaptive devices; detecting a first contact on the touch-sensitive display associated with a first menu item for selection of control of a first adaptive device; in response to detecting the first contact, displaying a set of control indicia associated with control functionality of the first adaptive device; detecting a second contact on the touch-sensitive display associated with a first control indicia of the set of control indicia; generating an actuation command associated with the first control indicia that corresponds to a specific action of the adaptive device; and transmitting, using the wireless circuitry, the actuation command to a wireless adapter device to which is coupled the adaptive device.

Abstract: Techniques for predictive water condition monitoring are described herein. An aspect includes a method that includes monitoring, by one or more processors, at least one water sensor to establish a baseline of a water condition model and monitoring one or more water conditions. A predicted water condition is determined based on the water condition model and the one or more water conditions. An alert is transmitted to one or more devices based on determining that the predicted water condition indicates a predicted contaminant level above a threshold.

Abstract: An adapter device includes a printed circuit board (PCB), an output port disposed on the PCB and having first pins, where the output port is to be connected to an output harness that is connected to an adaptive device. The adapter also includes wireless circuitry one of disposed on or coupled to the PCB and a processing device disposed on the PCB and coupled to the output port and wireless circuitry. The processing device is to: identify, via the wireless circuitry, an actuation command from a wireless signal received from a handheld electronic device; translate the actuation command to one or more actuation bits that match one of analog-converted bits receivable over an input harness or digital control bits receivable over a wireless controller associated with the adaptive device; and provide the actuation bits to the first pins, the actuation bits causing the adaptive device to perform a specific action.

Abstract: An adapter device includes a printed circuit board (PCB), an output port disposed on the PCB and having first pins, where the output port is to be connected to an output harness that is connected to an adaptive device. The adapter also includes wireless circuitry one of disposed on or coupled to the PCB and a processing device disposed on the PCB and coupled to the output port and wireless circuitry. The processing device is to: identify, via the wireless circuitry, an actuation command from a wireless signal received from a handheld electronic device; translate the actuation command to one or more actuation bits that match one of analog-converted bits receivable over an input harness or digital control bits receivable over a wireless controller associated with the adaptive device; and provide the actuation bits to the first pins, the actuation bits causing the adaptive device to perform a specific action.

Abstract: Methods of determining thermal properties of a contact region are provided. The method comprises receiving temperature data of a sensor; determining a temperature distribution of heat penetration from a sensor to at least one material; applying a correction to the temperature distribution; iteratively analyzing the corrected temperature distribution; and outputting thermal properties of a contact region, the contact region being a region between the sensor and the at least one material. The method may further comprise determining thermal properties of the at least one material; and determining corrected thermal properties of the material using the thermal properties of the contact region. The method may further comprise automatically determining an appropriate time window for measuring properties of the at least one material to minimize effects of the contact region.

Abstract: A method of maintaining an electrolysis cell at operational temperature. The method involves incorporating a heating manifold into a cell body of the electrolysis cell, the heating manifold having at least one heating element and positioning at least one temperature sensor in communication with the cell body. The method then involves monitoring temperature readings received from the at least one temperature sensor and turning the at least one heating element on and off to maintain the cell body within a predetermined temperature range.

Abstract: Computing devices, computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions, methods, and systems for discovering, organizing, and presenting supplemental content are disclosed. A discovery system may be used to discover an item, such as a supplemental content presentation application, which, when launched may present supplemental content to a user while the user is consuming primary content. The supplemental content presentation application may also present a timeline that users may interact with to view different portions of the supplemental content. The timeline may also be modified by adding markers along the timeline so that when a marker is selected, a particular piece of supplemental content is presented.

Abstract: Computing devices, computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions, methods, and systems for discovering, organizing, and presenting supplemental content are disclosed. A discovery system may be used to discover an item, such as a supplemental content presentation application, which, when launched may present supplemental content to a user while the user is consuming primary content. The supplemental content presentation application may also present a timeline that users may interact with to view different portions of the supplemental content. The timeline may also be modified by adding markers along the timeline so that when a marker is selected, a particular piece of supplemental content is presented.

Abstract: A diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) delivery system and method for operating same. The method includes controlling a pump to operate at an idle speed to pressurize a pressure line. The method includes controlling a backflow dosing module (BFDM) valve to open to allow an amount of the DEF to flow into a fluid storage tank through a backflow line. The method includes determining a dosing request, a first dosing actuation request for the first dosing valve and a second dosing actuation request for the second dosing valve based on the dosing request. The method includes, when a sum of the first and second dosing actuation requests is less than 100%, controlling the BFDM valve to close when either of the first and second dosing valves is open; and controlling the BFDM valve to open when the first dosing valve is closed and the second dosing valve is closed.

Abstract: A diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) delivery system and method for operating same. The method includes controlling a pump to operate at an idle speed to pressurize a pressure line. The method includes controlling a backflow dosing module (BFDM) valve to open to allow an amount of the DEF to flow into a fluid storage tank through a backflow line. The method includes determining a dosing request, a first dosing actuation request for the first dosing valve and a second dosing actuation request for the second dosing valve based on the dosing request. The method includes, when a sum of the first and second dosing actuation requests is less than 100%, controlling the BFDM valve to close when either of the first and second dosing valves is open; and controlling the BFDM valve to open when the first dosing valve is closed and the second dosing valve is closed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a loudspeaker assembly is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, apparatus is provided comprising a ground plane, a loudspeaker driver mounted in a loudspeaker driver aperture of the ground plane, and a grille positioned relative to the ground plane such that a distance between the grille and the ground plane decreases with increasing distance from the loudspeaker driver. The loudspeaker assembly can be used to replace ceiling tiles having any size or configuration, and can also me mounted in other surfaces, such as ceiling walls, floors, table tops, etc. made of drywall, hard decking, wood, stone, cement, glass, or any other material or type of construction, or configured in a stand-alone loudspeaker frame or cabinet. The loudspeaker assembly of the present invention can be mounted in any orientation.