Abstract: A radiator joint is provided that include a first component, a second component and a weld seam, that together define a bird beak joint. The first component has generally circular cross-sectional profile. At an end of the first body there is a bird beak cut section that forms a first mating surface. The second component can function as a manifold. It has a generally rectangular cross sectional profile and an aperture. The aperture extends along at least two sides of the second component. The weld seam is disposed at the first mating surface and couples the first component to the second component. A fluidic seal is thereby formed between the hollow interior and the exterior while defining a fluid flow path through the first and second components.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for fault detection, diagnosis, and recovery in an electromechanical actuator. The system can include a data processing system having one or more processors and a memory. The data processing system can receive first electrical data from a first sensor positioned at a first terminal of a power source, in addition to second electrical data from a second sensor positioned at a second terminal of the power source. The data processing system can determine a first average value from the first electrical data and a second average from the second electrical data. The data processing system can determine a difference between the first average value and the second average value. The data processing system can detect a fault impedance according to a pattern of the difference over a measured time interval. The data processing system can provide an indication of the fault impedance.

Abstract: A system and method for implanting heart assist devices. A model of a heart of a patient is formed based on images taken of the cardiothoracic cavity of the patient. A point is selected for insertion of the heart assist device based on the model. A graft location is selected on the aorta and a graft length for the graft is determined as a function of the implant location and the selected graft location.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosure are directed towards fenestration assemblies having a first pane; a second pane, the second pane spaced from the first pane; and a third pane configured in spaced relation between the first pane and the second pane, where the third pane is a laminate. In one aspect, the total thickness of the third pane laminate is not greater than 3 mm. In one aspect, the laminate comprises a first glass layer not greater than 1 mm thick and a second glass layer not greater than 1 mm thick, and an interlayer between first and second layers.

Abstract: There is presented a method and a computing device for user authentication and transaction staging on a user device. The method comprises authenticating a user of the user device by a first device verification method and generating transaction credentials at the user device. The method further comprises generating at least one optical code data corresponding to the transaction credentials and displaying the at least one optical code on the user device in a form suitable for scanning by a second device to progress a transaction with the second device.

Abstract: A method of presenting a signal to a speech recognition engine is disclosed. According to an example of the method, an audio signal is received from a user. A portion of the audio signal is identified, the portion having a first time and a second time. A pause in the portion of the audio signal, the pause comprising the second time, is identified. It is determined whether the pause indicates the completion of an utterance of the audio signal. In accordance with a determination that the pause indicates the completion of the utterance, the portion of the audio signal is presented as input to the speech recognition engine. In accordance with a determination that the pause does not indicate the completion of the utterance, the portion of the audio signal is not presented as input to the speech recognition engine.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosure are directed towards fenestration assemblies having a first pane; a second pane, the second pane spaced from the first pane; and a third pane configured in spaced relation between the first pane and the second pane, where the third pane is a laminate. In one aspect, the total thickness of the third pane laminate is not greater than 3 mm. In one aspect, the laminate comprises a first glass layer not greater than 1 mm thick and a second glass layer not greater than 1 mm thick, and an interlayer between first and second layers.

Abstract: The system and method for AI driven marketing and generating personalized recommendations. The system and method provide for a digital companion that may act like a human friend to the user, understands the needs of the user, and based on this understanding, suggest one or more recommendations for products and services to the user. The predictions for the recommendation come from complex processing steps in which an intent score is calculated by intent score algorithm. The digital companion can be presented to the user through an interface, wherein digital companion has an avatar generated based on likeness of the user. The interface includes holographic models that can visually, emotionally, and verbally interact with the user.

Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes receiving data for one or more aircraft currently flying within an airspace. The received data for each of the one or more aircraft includes a current position and at least one aircraft parameter. Based on the current position and the at least one aircraft parameter, the method also includes determining an initial volume and a predicted future trajectory for each of the one or more aircraft. The method additionally includes determining, based on the predicted future trajectory and the initial volume, an extended volume for each of the one or more aircraft. The method further includes determining, based on the extended volume determined for each of the one or more aircraft, a composite extended volume space. The method includes planning a flight path for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) through the airspace based on the composite extended volume space.

Abstract: A method of presenting a signal to a speech processing engine is disclosed. According to an example of the method, an audio signal is received via a microphone. A portion of the audio signal is identified, and a probability is determined that the portion comprises speech directed by a user of the speech processing engine as input to the speech processing engine. In accordance with a determination that the probability exceeds a threshold, the portion of the audio signal is presented as input to the speech processing engine. In accordance with a determination that the probability does not exceed the threshold, the portion of the audio signal is not presented as input to the speech processing engine.

Abstract: Provided is a method for predicting a location of a fast-moving object. The method includes receiving event information from an event camera, the event information corresponding to an event detected by the event camera, generating a Binary Event History Image (BEHI) based on the event information, providing the BEHI as an input to an event-based neural network, obtaining, as an output of the event-based neural network, a first predicted location of the fast-moving object, a normal distribution indicating prediction uncertainty of the predicted location, and a predicted time-to-collision (TTC). The method further includes estimating a second predicted location of the fast-moving object based on the first predicted location, the normal distribution, and the predicted TTC output by the event-based neural network, and actuating a mechanical catching device to be at the second predicted location.

Abstract: Hybrid buildings, hybrid building systems and methods of constructing hybrid buildings are disclosed. First and second building sections forming part of such buildings are also disclosed. One such hybrid residential building comprises a first building section and a second building section. The first building section is an on-site construction at a final location for the building and comprises a lower storey defining an internal volume that provides a lower living space within the building, and an upper storey defining an internal volume that provides an upper living space within the building. The second building section defines an internal volume and is transportable to the final location in a substantially assembled form. The first and second building sections are connected at the final location to form the building. The second building section defines a circulation space for the building, access between the upper and lower living spaces of the first building section being provided via the circulation space.

Abstract: A mounting and positioning device 10 comprises a disc 11 having a termite detection region in the form of a hole 12. The device entices termites to the detection region 12 using termite scaffold as an array of slats 13 made from a termite consumable material fitted around the hole 12 using an array of flanges 14 which frictionally grip the slats. Concentric frangible sections in the form of weakened rings 22, 23, 24 and 25 permit marginal sections of the device to be removed so that it may fit inside different sized termite monitors.

Abstract: A system (10) for remote detection of pests, in this case as applied to a domestic dwelling (11) where a base station (12) communicates with eight detector or monitor units (13). The dotted (lines (14) indicate wired or wireless communication between the units (13) and the base station (12). As used herein the expressions “monitor” and “detector” are used interchangeably or where the detector is used as part of a box or cartridge where the detector is part (and may be reusable and separable) the whole unit including the detector part may be referred to as a monitor.

Abstract: A mounting and positioning device 10 comprises a disc 11 having a termite detection region in the form of a hole 12. The device entices termites to the detection region 12 using termite scaffold as an array of slats 13 made from a termite consumable material fitted around the hole 12 using an array of flanges 14 which frictionally grip the slats. Concentric frangible sections in the form of weakened rings 22, 23, 24 and 25 permit marginal sections of the device to be removed so that it may fit inside different sized termite monitors.

Abstract: A method of presenting a signal to a speech processing engine is disclosed. According to an example of the method, an audio signal is received via a microphone. A portion of the audio signal is identified, and a probability is determined that the portion comprises speech directed by a user of the speech processing engine as input to the speech processing engine. In accordance with a determination that the probability exceeds a threshold, the portion of the audio signal is presented as input to the speech processing engine. In accordance with a determination that the probability does not exceed the threshold, the portion of the audio signal is not presented as input to the speech processing engine.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell thermal testing fixture and related apparatus are provided for connection to a battery cycler. The thermal testing fixture comprises a temperature-controlled plate configured to contact a surface of a cylindrical electrochemical cell, and a cell stand, comprising positive and negative contacts, configured to receive the cell. In some examples, the negative contact is configured to contact the sidewall of a cylindrical cell. An electrochemical cell thermal testing fixture system is also provided, comprising a plurality of individually controlled thermal testing fixtures coupled together.

Abstract: A method and system for adjusting properties of another system based on a risk score associated with an entity, using a framework comprising a server having a risk determinator, an API, and storage for storing a risk profile associated with the entity and a risk property associated the risk profile. The method is performed by the server, and comprises obtaining, from the storage, the risk profile associated with the entity, where the risk profile is generated by a risk determinator, and based on at least one risk property. The risk determinator generates the risk score associated with the entity based on the risk profile, and the server determines an adjustment to the properties of the system based on at least the risk score. The adjustment is output, through the API to the other system.

Abstract: Hybrid buildings, hybrid building systems and methods of constructing hybrid buildings are disclosed. First and second building sections forming part of such buildings are also disclosed. One such hybrid residential building (1600) comprises a first building section (1610) and a second building section (1620). The first building section is an on-site construction at a final location for the building and comprises a lower storey (1611) defining an internal volume (1613) that provides a lower living space (1615) within the building, and an upper storey (1617) defining an internal volume (1619) that provides an upper living space (1621) within the building. The second building section defines an internal volume (1623) and is transportable to the final location in a substantially assembled form. The first and second building sections are connected at the final location to form the building.

Abstract: A composition having the general formula: NaaMnbFecTidMeO2, wherein: M comprises one or more elements selected from the group consisting of aluminium, magnesium, zinc, copper, silicon, and zirconium; and wherein: 0.5<a?1; 0.1?b?0.7; 0.1?c?0.7; 0<d?0.3; and 0<e?0.5, and wherein the composition is a layered sodium metal oxide material having at least a first phase and a second phase, wherein each phase is different and independently comprises one or more P2-type structures, one or more O3-type structures or one or more P3-type structures. Also described are methods of synthesizing layered sodium metal oxide materials as well as electrodes and energy storage devices including such compositions.