Abstract: An energy efficient and environmentally benign lithium recovery process is described. The process comprises extracting lithium from the brine source using a ion withdrawal process to form a lithium extract; providing electricity for the extracting using an energy source; and recovering thermal energy from the energy source for use in the extracting.

Abstract: A microanastomosis forceps including two longitudinally extending arms extending from a proximal pivot point. Each of the two longitudinally extending arms extends a predetermined length from the proximal pivot point to a respective distal end. A suction hose connection point adjacent to the proximal pivot point and one or more suction ports arranged on the distal end of at least one of the two longitudinally extending arms. A flow path is operably arranged between the suction hose and the one or more suction ports.

Abstract: A head-mounted device may have an inner display that displays images for a user and an outer display that informs nearby people of the status of the user and inner display. For example, the outer display may display an image of a face, an abstract layer, or both, depending on whether the inner display is operating in passthrough mode, mixed reality mode, or virtual reality mode. An ambient light sensor in the head-mounted device may be used to measure the brightness and color of ambient light. The white point of the face layer on the outer display may be adapted to the color of ambient light, whereas the white point of the abstract layer on the outer display may remain fixed. The white point of a display may be a correlated color temperature setting (e.g., measured in degrees Kelvin) that determines the warmth or coolness of displayed colors.

Abstract: Techniques to provide compression and/or decompression. A method includes obtaining a first set of control points specifying a first set of compression ratios corresponding to respective first regions of a compression domain, and minimum and maximum uncompressed values within the compression domain. The method can further include scaling the first set of control points based on the minimum and maximum uncompressed values to obtain a scaled set of control points, wherein a first scaled control point is located at the minimum uncompressed value, and a last scaled control point is located at the maximum uncompressed value. The method can further include adjusting at least one scaled control point such that a first slope does not exceed 1. The method can further include compressing or decompressing between the compression domain and a range of compressed values, wherein a respective compression ratio corresponds to a respective slope of the set of slopes.

Abstract: An energy efficient and environmentally benign lithium recovery process is described. The process comprises extracting lithium from the brine source using a ion withdrawal process to form a lithium extract; providing electricity for the extracting using an energy source; and recovering thermal energy from the energy source for use in the extracting.

Abstract: Techniques to provide compression and/or decompression. A method includes obtaining a first set of control points specifying a first set of compression ratios corresponding to respective first regions of a compression domain, and minimum and maximum uncompressed values within the compression domain. The method can further include scaling the first set of control points based on the minimum and maximum uncompressed values to obtain a scaled set of control points, wherein a first scaled control point is located at the minimum uncompressed value, and a last scaled control point is located at the maximum uncompressed value. The method can further include adjusting at least one scaled control point such that a first slope does not exceed 1. The method can further include compressing or decompressing between the compression domain and a range of compressed values, wherein a respective compression ratio corresponds to a respective slope of the set of slopes.

Abstract: A method of controlling a demulsifier dosage to an AC/DC modulated coalescer is described. The method includes monitoring a characteristic of an electric current drawn by an electrical component of the AC/DC modulated coalescer, determining if the characteristic of the electric current lies outside a predetermined stable range, and increasing the demulsifier dosage if the characteristic of the electric current lies outside the predetermined stable range. A system for controlling a demulsifier dosage to an AC/DC modulated coalescer with an adjustable dosing mixing valve is also described. The system includes a current sensor arranged to monitor an electric current drawn by an electrical component of the AC/DC modulated coalescer, and a processor configured to determine if a characteristic of the electric current lies outside a predetermined stable range.

Abstract: A structure made up of floating photovoltaic panels, the structure includes several assemblies made up of a photovoltaic panel and floating support and connection components between the floating supports, so that the assemblies form a floating matrix. Mooring components formed by a weights and ropes or rubber elements are connected at the lower end thereof to the weight, the upper end of each rope or rubber element being connected to the floating frame. The floating frame is a semi-rigid frame, wherein the floating frame is made up of a matrix of a cementitious product which fully or partially surrounds a volume of floating material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a topical composition comprising a therapeutically effective combination of (i) cromoglycic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (ii) hyaluronic acid, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof (HA), which is suitable for nasal administration for the treatment of inflammation and wounds.

Abstract: A hot dip method of forming an Al—Zn—Si—Mg alloy coating on a strip is disclosed. The method includes controlling the conditions in the molten bath to minimise the top dross layer in the molten bath. In particular, the method includes controlling top dross formation by including Ca and/or Sr in the coating alloy in the bath.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distance compensating element for arrangement between two components with a metal foil (4), with spring elements (6) integrally formed with the metal foil (4), wherein the spring elements (6) project from the plane (E) of the metal foil (4) and wherein the spring elements (6) are adapted to be in contact with at least one of the components. The invention also relates to an arrangement comprising two components (22, 24) and a distance-compensating element (2). The invention solves the technical problem of improving a spacer element and an arrangement of two components and a spacer element.

Abstract: A method of reducing IL-4 and/or IL-13 levels in the lung of a mammal with elevated levels thereof, includes the step of administering to the mammal an effective amount of a ?c receptor blocker capable of blocking the binding of all three of IL-3, IL-5 and GM-CSF to the ?c common chain to thereby reduce the IL-4 and/or IL-13 levels.

Abstract: A fluid sampling system having a nozzle, a fluid path configured to transfer a process fluid sample of a process fluid from a process fluid source of a lithium recovery system to the nozzle, a fluid control device along the fluid path, an identification tag reader, and a processing device. The fluid control device may operate between a closed position in which it prevents transfer of the process fluid sample and an open position in which it permits transfer of the process fluid sample into a sample container. The identification tag reader may read an identification tag associated with the sample container and output dispenser identification tag data indicative of the identification tag. The processing device may receive process sensor data indicative of properties of the process fluid, receive the dispenser identification tag data, and associate the dispenser identification tag data with the process sensor data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials based on thermoplastic matrices (fibre-reinforced thermoplastic or FRTP), in liquid state, which allow the pre-impregnated materials to be stored at 10-15° C. without the material polymerising, for more than six months.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and non-transitory program storage devices (NPSDs) are disclosed to compensate for the predicted color changes experienced by camera modules after certain amounts of time of real world use. Such color changes may be caused by prolonged exposure of optical components of the camera module to one or more of: solar radiation, high temperature conditions, or high humidity conditions, each of which may, over time, induce deviation in the color response of optical components of the camera module. The techniques disclosed herein may first characterize such predicted optical change to components over time based on particular environmental conditions, and then implement one or more time-varying color models to compensate for predicted changes to the camera module's color calibration values due to the characterized optical change. In some embodiments, optical changes in other types of components, e.g., display devices, caused by prolonged environmental stresses may also be modeled and compensated.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a method of tuning an electrical liquid separator, comprising providing a liquid mixture to a separator; electrically coupling a power unit to the liquid mixture inside the separator; applying a time-varying voltage from the power unit to the liquid mixture; increasing a voltage applied to the liquid mixture from the power unit from a first voltage to a second voltage; detecting an inflection point in a current from the power unit; setting a voltage output range of the power unit to encompass a voltage at which the inflection point was detected.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a SMF (106) that receives a session request message transmitted by a User Equipment, UE (102), the session request message comprising a DNN and S-NSSAI pair; and after receiving the session request message, the SMF transmits towards a PCF (110), a policy create message that includes one or more of: i) the DNN and S-NSSAI pair from the session request message, ii) information indicating that a user plane for a PDU session for the DNN and S-NSSAI pair is redundancy capable, and iii) subscription information for the UE that indicates that the subscriber is allowed to have redundant transmissions.

Abstract: Methods of managing aggregate inventory. The methods include utilizing a dynamic protocol for an oilfield operation with aggregate from chambers of a multi-silo system wherein each chamber accommodates a single aggregate type throughout operations. However, the chambers also have a dynamic classification as either active, idle or reserved depending on the stage of operations. Once more, even though each silo may accommodate multiple chambers, unique techniques may be utilized to obtain real-time inventory information for each chamber via weight measurement of entire silos.

Abstract: A system and method for implementing a scale based order assignment and fulfillment system is provided. The method includes receiving (via a user interface from a user) a request for an item from an entity. A database comprising links between zones is scanned and in response, a unit is assigned to a zone associated with a location of the item. The assignment results in the transmission of digital instructions to an electronic scale apparatus located within the zone and associated with the unit. The digital instructions executed for activating the electronic scale apparatus to enable a user to dynamically fulfil the request for the first item.

Abstract: Method (100) for calibrating an internal coordinate system (11) of a mobile device (1) against an absolute coordinate system (21) of a construction site (2), comprising the steps: Images and/or scans (3a-3c) showing at least part of the construction site (2) are taken (110), and/or positions (4a-4c) of the mobile device (1) in a fixed coordinate system (4) are determined (120) using a terrestrial or satellite positioning system; the position (12a-12c) and/or orientation (13a-13c) of the mobile device (1) in the internal coordinate system (11) of the mobile device (1) is additionally sensed (111, 121); equations (51-56) are established (130) with unknowns (5a-5c) characterizing the sought transformation between the internal coordinate system (11) of the mobile unit (1) and the absolute coordinate system (21) of the site (2) by recognizing (131) geometric features (22), and/or by comparing (132) positional determinations; the unknowns (5a-5c) are determined as solutions of a system of equations (5) formed fr