Abstract: Implementations disclosed describe an integrated circuit (IC) having a plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits that include a finite state machine (FSM) logic circuit and further include an interface to receive an input signal. In a first IC configuration, with the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits having a first configuration setting, the IC may process the input signal through the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits to generate a first output value based on the input signal. Responsive to the FSM logic circuit processing the first output value, the IC may reconfigure the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits into a second IC configuration having a second configuration setting.

Abstract: A finger straightening device includes a base and a cover which may be coupled to the base. The base includes a top surface for a user to rest a finger thereon. The cover includes an inner surface for applying a force on a finger of a user. The base and the cover define a cavity therebetween, and the inner surface of the cover applies the force on a finger inserted in the cavity and resting on the top surface of the base. The finger straightening device further includes a first securing element for adjustably coupling the base and the cover at a distal portion and a second securing element for adjustably coupling the base and the cover at a central portion of the finger straightening device. The finger straightening device further includes a fastener for engagement with the second securing element so as to define the force being applied to the finger inserted in the cavity.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a first signal, wherein the first signal is an audio signal. The method further includes providing the first signal to a first comparison circuit. The method further includes providing the first signal to a second comparison circuit. The method further includes receiving, from the first comparison circuit, a first comparison signal. The method further includes receiving, from the second comparison circuit, a second comparison signal. The method further includes providing a wake-up signal to a processing device based on the first comparison signal and the second comparison signal.

Abstract: An electric motor/generator includes a stator, a rotor with a plurality of magnets and a rotor frame arranged to support the plurality of magnets in an outer rotor configuration so that the plurality of magnets are arranged to form an annular ring surrounding the stator. The electric motor/generator also includes a banding sleeve disposed on a circumferential portion of the rotor frame radially outwardly of the plurality of magnets. The banding sleeve may comprise a composite material such as a carbon fibre composite.

Abstract: A method can include storing operation data in entries of memory mapped storage circuits of an integrated circuit (IC) device. The operation data of a single entry can include configuration data, an action value, and channel data having channel bits corresponding to different signal channels. Operation of the analog circuit can be configured with the configuration data. Signal channels to an analog circuit can be configured with channel data. In response to a first action value of the entry, selecting a next entry and the analog circuit and signal channels with configuration data of the next entry. In response to a second action value, ending operations of the analog circuit. Corresponding devices and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods are provided. In an example of the techniques presented herein, a method is provided. The method includes connecting a first programmable electrode interface to one of a first working electrode, a control electrode, a reference electrode, or a guard electrode of an electrochemical cell in a first configuration, and connecting the first programmable electrode interface to a different one of the first working electrode, the control electrode, the reference electrode, or the guard electrode in a second configuration.

Abstract: A stator coil includes a conductor wound into a plurality of turns having substantially straight sides and opposing curved ends. The stator coil also includes insulating material provided between the conductor turns and wound into the turns with the conductor. The coil can be formed by winding a conductor in a plurality of turns defined by opposing substantially straight sides an opposing curved ends, and winding an insulating material located below or above the conductor together with the conductor.

Abstract: Implementations disclosed describe a programmable analog subsystem (PASS) having a plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits. The PASS may be coupled to an input/output device to receive an input signal and to an interface to communicate data with a central processing unit. A controller may be configured, based on a plurality of parameters stored at the controller, to configure the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits into a first PASS state. The PASS may process the first input signal through the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits in the first PASS state to generate a first output value based on the first input signal. Responsive to a trigger event, the controller may reconfigure the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits into a second PASS state different from the first PASS state. The PASS may perform a function based on the first output value in the second PASS state.

Abstract: A life boat is disclosed having a hull, a propulsion system, and a conning system. The hull has an open or openable bow, a fore deck and a powered recovery ramp installed in or on the fore deck for deployment forwards of the bow for recovery of a casualty ahead of the bow of the life boat. The life boat may be unmanned and able to draw a survivor up on the recovery ramp and into the relative safety of the rescue deck area of the fore deck without human assistance. The life boat 1 may include a cabin area where the survivor can be given more protection from the environment.

Abstract: A motor assembly including a housing, a first rotor (R1, R1?) and a second rotor (R2, R2?) provided in the housing. The first rotor (R1, R1?) is configured to drive a first output shaft, and the second rotor is configured to drive a second output shaft.

Abstract: A stator assembly comprising: an annular stator body around an axis, the stator body having a first side and a second side spaced axially from the first side and a stator body surface defined by the first and second sides and extending circumferentially around the axis; a plurality of conductive windings provided on the stator body surface, each conductive winding extending between the first side and the second side, the conductive windings arranged adjacent each other in the circumferential direction; and a first set of terminal connectors provided at the first side, and a second set of terminal connectors provided at the second side for conductively connecting the windings to a power supply, in use.

Abstract: An electric motor includes a stator, a rotor, and a printed circuit board, pcb, mounted to an end of the motor. The motor end windings are provided as connections on the pcb. The motor further includes comprising RC load termination components on the pcb.

Abstract: Implementations disclosed describe an integrated circuit (IC) having a plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits that include a finite state machine (FSM) logic circuit and further include an interface to receive an input signal. In a first IC configuration, with the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits having a first configuration setting, the IC may process the input signal through the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits to generate a first output value based on the input signal. Responsive to the FSM logic circuit processing the first output value, the IC may reconfigure the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits into a second IC configuration having a second configuration setting.

Abstract: An electric motor includes: a stator; a rotor; and a printed circuit board, pcb, mounted to an end of the motor, the motor end windings being provided as connections on the pcb. The motor further includes transient voltage suppression, TVS, components on the pcb.

Abstract: A magnet carrier for carrying magnets in an outer rotor machine, the magnet carrier includes: an axis of rotation A; a hub portion; a tapered portion extending radially outwardly from the hub portion, the tapered portion having an inner side and an outer side, and a radially outer region spaced from the hub; a flange portion extending circumferentially from, and away from, the inner side of the tapered portion. The flange portion has a radially outwardly facing surface and a radially inwardly facing surface, the radially inwardly facing surface for supporting the magnets, and the flange portion having a proximal region and a distal region that are proximal and distal to the tapered portion respectively. The carrier includes a curved corner portion connecting the radially outer region of the tapered portion to the proximal region of the flange portion.

Abstract: An electric propulsion system, comprising a propeller and a motor arranged to rotate the propeller, the motor comprising an axial flux motor comprising a rotor disc and a stator disc mounted in face-to-face relationship with an air gap defined therebetween, the rotor disc driven to rotate relative to the stator disc to cause magnetic flux in the air gap to cause rotation of the propeller, characterised in that the propeller is directly attached to the rotor disc to rotate with the rotor disc.

Abstract: Implementations disclosed describe a programmable analog subsystem (PASS) having a plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits. The PASS may be coupled to an input/output device to receive an input signal and to an interface to communicate data with a central processing unit. In a first PASS configuration, with the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits having a first configuration setting, the PASS may process the input signal through the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits to generate a first output value based on the input signal. Responsive to the first output value, the PASS may reconfigure the plurality of reconfigurable analog circuits into a second PASS configuration having a second configuration setting, such that the second configuration setting is different than the first configuration setting.

Abstract: An electric motor includes one or more channels or grooves for directing fluid along the rotor as the rotor rotates.

Abstract: An electric motor/generator includes a stator, a rotor with a plurality of magnets and a rotor frame arranged to support the plurality of magnets in an outer rotor configuration so that the plurality of magnets are arranged to form an annular ring surrounding the stator. The electric motor/generator also includes a banding sleeve disposed on a circumferential portion of the rotor frame radially outwardly of the plurality of magnets. The banding sleeve may comprise a composite material such as a carbon fibre composite.

Abstract: A slot liner for an electric machine, arranged to be located and removably retained in a slot of a machine to secure a winding in the slot. The slot liner includes a flexible electrically non-conductive material defining a first surface to be located against a wall of the slot and an opposing surface having one or more surface features extending into the slot, when in position, such that when a winding is formed across the slot liner, turns of the winding are spaced from other turns of the winding by the surface features.