Abstract: A system and method for sensing an edge of a region includes at least one distance sensor configured to detect a plurality of distances of objects along a plurality of adjacent scan lines. A controller is in communication with the at least one distance sensor and is configured to determine a location of an edge of a region within the plurality of adjacent scan lines. The controller includes a comparator module configured to compare values corresponding to the detected plurality of distances, and an identification module configured to identify the location of the edge of the region according to the compared values. In one example, the values corresponding to the detected plurality of distances include couplets of standard deviations that are analyzed and selected to identify the location of the edge.

Abstract: A clutched pulley assembly mountable to the shaft of a motor-generator unit (MGU) has a first sheave, with first spline teeth, rotatably mounted to the MGU shaft, and a second sheave, with second spline teeth, fixed to the MGU shaft. A slider gear with slider gear spline teeth is axially moveable between a torque transfer position, where the slider gear spline teeth simultaneously intermesh with the spline teeth of the first and second sheaves to operatively connect the sheaves to each other, and a torque cut-off position, where the slider gear spline teeth intermesh with the second sheave spline teeth but not the first sheave spline teeth so as to operatively disconnect the sheaves. An actuator drives the slider gear between the torque transfer and cut-off positions. The pulley assembly can be used in a stand-cooling mode wherein the engine is stopped but the MGU powers a load.

Abstract: Apparatus for performing impedance measurements on a subject. The apparatus includes a first processing system for determining an impedance measurement procedure and determining instructions corresponding to the measurement procedure. A second processing system is provided for receiving the instructions, using the instructions to generate control signals, with the control signals being used to apply one or more signals to the subject. The second processing system then receives first data indicative of the one or more signals applied to the subject, second data indicative of one or more signals measured across the subject and performs at least preliminary processing of the first and second data to thereby allow impedance values to be determined.

Abstract: A workstation holding one or more electronic devices, e.g., a display, keyboard, or the like, can be mounted on a structure, e.g., a wall, using an articulating arm assembly including one or more arms. The one or more arms can be rotatingly coupled to the structure on one end and a work surface can be coupled to the other end. At least one of the one or more arms can be height adjustable. The workstation can rotate about a horizontal axis between a use configuration and a storage configuration. The one or more arms can be configured to translate the workstation between a contracted orientation and extended orientation. The height adjustable arm can include a counterbalance mechanism to counter a weight of the one or more components coupled to the workstation. A tension of the one or more springs contained in the counterbalance mechanism can be adjustable.

Abstract: A network node in a peer-to-peer network of nodes includes at least one processor, at least one memory, and at least one network interface. The at least one processor is configured to receive a request to transfer a security token and execute a plurality of compliance rules associated with the security token. At least one of the compliance rules is implemented using at least one smart contract. The at least one smart contract references a global registry. The at least one processor is also configured to transfer the security token based on the execution of the compliance rules. The global registry includes personally identifiable information (PII) hash(es) for each of at least one investor associated with the transfer of the security token. The hashes are committed to the distributed ledger and updated when PII of a respective one of the at least one investor changes.

Abstract: A quantum key distributed (QKD) apparatus for use with at least two endpoint devices, the apparatus including QKD links each having a communication medium with a quantum channel and a classical channel, wherein each endpoint has a QKD link connected to the QKD apparatus; transmitters to transmit quantum transmissions over a quantum channel of one of the QKD links; a classical transceiver component to transmit/receive classical data over a classical channel of one of the QKD links; and a controller to route data for quantum transmission to an endpoint via a transmitter assigned to the endpoint over a quantum channel of the QKD link of the endpoint, route classical data to an endpoint via a classical transceiver assigned to the endpoint over a classical channel of the QKD link of the endpoint, and route classical data over the classical channel of the QKD link of an endpoint.

Abstract: A marine vessel has AC generators and AC loads connected by circuit breakers to first and second AC bus systems respectively. First and second galvanic isolators, which include bidirectional AC/DC inverters are connected to each other and respectively connected to the first and second bus systems. As a result, power may be transferred to and from multiple galvanically isolated AC bus systems and to and from DC energy storage systems while maintaining DP-2 requirements.

Abstract: An ignition system for a vehicle internal combustion engine (12) has a capsule defining a pre-chamber (136), an ignition fuel supply system (500) configured to inject an ignition fuel to the pre-chamber to create an ignition fuel-air mix in the pre-chamber, an ignition surface (137) within the pre-chamber, the ignition surface being defined by an interior surface of the capsule and configured to be contacted by the ignition fuel in the pre-chamber to thereby ignite the ignition fuel by hot surface ignition, and at least one jet nozzle (152). The ignition fuel is characterised by having a carbon content by mass less than 65%, a hot surface ignition temperature less than 500 deg C., and a volumetric energy density (LHV) greater than 18 MJ/L. The at least one jet nozzle is configured such that ignition of the ignition fuel by contact with the ignition surface causes at least one of hot gases, partially combusted fuel and flames to leave the pre-chamber through the at least one jet nozzle.

Abstract: Antibody molecules that specifically bind to APRIL are disclosed. The antibody molecules can be used to treat, prevent, and/or diagnose disorders, such as IgA nephropathy.

Abstract: Techniques for receiving and processing sensor data captured by a fleet of vehicle are discussed herein. In some examples, a fleet dashcam system can receive sensor data captured by electronic devices on a fleet of vehicles and can use that data to detect collision and near-collision events. The data of the collision or near-collision event can be used to determine a simulation scenario and a response of an autonomous vehicle control to the simulation scenario and/or it can be used to create a collision heat map to aid in operation of an autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: The present document relates to methods and apparatus for rendering input audio for playback in a playback environment. The input audio includes at least one audio object and associated metadata, and the associated metadata indicates at least a location of the audio object. A method for rendering input audio including divergence metadata for playback in a playback environment comprises creating two additional audio objects associated with the audio object such that respective locations of the two additional audio objects are evenly spaced from the location of the audio object, on opposite sides of the location of the audio object when seen from an intended listener's position in the playback environment, determining respective weight factors for application to the audio object and the two additional audio objects, and rendering the audio object and the two additional audio objects to one or more speaker feeds in accordance with the determined weight factors.

Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method detect and act upon operator reliance to vehicle alerts. The system and method include receiving user profile data of an operator that includes a baseline of at least one driving activity aided by activation of an alert from a feature of an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). The system and method may include receiving historical ADAS alert frequency data including a history of at least one driving activity aided by activation of the alert from the ADAS feature. The system and method may compare the user profile data with the historical ADAS alert frequency data, determine a reliance level based upon the comparing, and set at least a portion of an operator profile associated with the operator with the reliance level. As a result, a risk averse driver, and/or proper responsiveness to vehicle alerts may be rewarded with insurance-cost savings, such as increased discounts.

Abstract: A display system comprising a steerable display having a monocular field of view of at least 1 degree, positioned within a scannable field of view of at least 20 degrees, the steerable display positioned for a user. In one embodiment, the steerable display is positioned for the user's fovea.

Abstract: Runner assembly 10 for carrying a receptacle 12 towards and away from a structure 14. The runner assembly 10 includes: at least one pair of first bearings 16, each first bearing 16 being mountable to the structure 14 so that the first bearings 16 of the, or each, pair are spaced apart; an elongate runner 18 defining a longitudinal length and having an opposed pair of first tracks 22 spaced from each other, each first track 22 configured to cooperate with the first bearings 16 to allow the runner 18 to be carried by the first bearings 16; at least one second bearing 24 mounted to the runner 18; and an elongate track member 26 mountable to the receptacle 12, the track member 26 having a second track 28 defining at least one pair of opposed bearing surfaces 30, 31 spaced from each other and configured to cooperate with the at least one second bearing 24 to allow the track member 26 to be carried by the at least one second bearing 24.

Abstract: A system for removing a panel insert from a panel includes a main housing. A loading cap is coupled to the main housing. A tension knob is coupled to the main housing. The tension knob is configured to couple to a puller rod. A tension spring is within the main housing. The loading cap is configured to set the tension spring at an initial tension. The tension knob is configured to set the tension spring at a subsequent tension. A heater is configured to apply heat to the panel insert.

Abstract: An apparel location determining system for automatically determining the location of a user-specified wearable item within a plurality of possible independent inventory systems is described with each inventory system being located in a unique geographic location. The system has a user profile database with user records associated with different users. A user record may have a list of wearable items that are required by a corresponding user. The list of wearable items includes a list of composite descriptors of the wearable items. Each composite descriptor includes a user-selected type of wearable item and a user-specific predetermined size of the user. An availability database includes information relating to the availability of specific wearable items at each of the plurality of independent inventory systems. A central server interacts with a mobile telecommunications device.

Abstract: A system and a method for securing a panel insert to a panel include a main housing, a heater within the main housing, a coupling rod extending from the main housing, and a clamp assembly coupled to the coupling rod. The clamp assembly is configured to clamp the panel insert to the panel. The heater is configured to cure an adhesive applied to the panel insert to bond the panel insert to the panel.

Abstract: A sequence of polymer units in a polymer (3), eg. DNA, is estimated from at least one series of measurements related to the polymer, eg. ion current as a function of translocation through a nanopore (1), wherein the value of each measurement is dependent on a k-mer being a group of k polymer units (4). A probabilistic model, especially a hidden Markov model (HMM), is provided, comprising, for a set of possible k-mers: transition weightings representing the chances of transitions from origin k-mers to destination k-mers; and emission weightings in respect of each k-mer that represent the chances of observing given values of measurements for that k-mer. The series of measurements is analysed using an analytical technique, eg. Viterbi decoding, that refers to the model and estimates at least one estimated sequence of polymer units in the polymer based on the likelihood predicted by the model of the series of measurements being produced by sequences of polymer units.

Abstract: Thermal control system for aircraft main landing gear wheel wells and related methods are disclosed. An example thermal control system includes a conduit defining a fluid passageway between an inlet and an outlet. The inlet of the conduit positioned in fluid communication with a landing gear wheel well and the outlet of the conduit positioned in fluid communication with the atmosphere. The conduit generates a pressure differential through the fluid passageway between the inlet and the outlet to exhaust heat from the landing gear wheel well to the atmosphere.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions, and methods useful for boron neutron capture therapy.