Abstract: A process fluid-flow control device comprising: an inlet, an outlet, an actuation mechanism and a diaphragm; wherein: the diaphragm is in direct operational communication with the outlet and/or the inlet; the mechanism comprises a driving piezoelectric component, and the device is configured to allow: employing the driving piezoelectric component to adjust force exerted on the diaphragm and thereby regulating flow of the process fluid through the device within a first rate range.

Abstract: A system for monitoring, controlling and predicting required maintenance in fluid control circuits comprising: a plurality of local arrangements; each local arrangement further comprising: a plurality of elements characterized by monitorability, controllability and a combination thereof; a memory unit configured for storing data associated with monitoring said elements; a local data processing unit configured for at least one activity selected from the group consisting of: interrogating said memory unit, receiving said data associated with monitoring said elements, analyzing said data and predicting required maintenance of said elements and any combination thereof; a service provider server configured for duplicating at least one activity of said local data processing centers belonging to said local arrangements; said service provider server further configured for collecting detected operation patterns of said elements belonging to said local arrangements, statistically analyzing said collected operation patt

Abstract: A process fluid-flow control device comprising: an inlet, an outlet, an actuation mechanism and a diaphragm; wherein: the diaphragm is in direct operational communication with the outlet and/or the inlet; the mechanism comprises a driving piezoelectric component, and the device is configured to allow: employing the driving piezoelectric component to adjust force exerted on the diaphragm and thereby regulating flow of the process fluid through the device within a first rate range.

Abstract: Techniques for operating a navigation system are provided. An example method according to these techniques includes determining a first localization solution associated with a location of the vehicle in a navigable environment using a radar transceiver of the navigation system, determining a second localization solution associated with the location of the vehicle in the navigable environment using a LiDAR transceiver, a camera, or both of the navigation system, selecting a localization solution from the first and second localization solutions based on whether an accuracy of the first localization exceeds an accuracy of the second localization solution, and utilizing the selected vehicle localization solution for navigation of the vehicle through the navigable environment.

Abstract: Techniques for operating a self-driving or driver-assist vehicle or other autonomous or semi-autonomous machines are provided. A method according to these techniques includes transmitting a first signal, via an ultra-high frequency (UHF) band, to one or more markers; receiving return signals, at a radar transceiver via a second frequency range different from the UHF band, from the one or more markers; and determining one or more estimate locations of the navigation system based on the return signals.

Abstract: Techniques for operating a navigation system are provided. An example method according to these techniques includes determining a first localization solution associated with a location of the vehicle in a navigable environment using a radar transceiver of the navigation system, determining a second localization solution associated with the location of the vehicle in the navigable environment using a LiDAR transceiver, a camera, or both of the navigation system, selecting a localization solution from the first and second localization solutions based on whether an accuracy of the first localization exceeds an accuracy of the second localization solution, and utilizing the selected vehicle localization solution for navigation of the vehicle through the navigable environment.

Abstract: Techniques for operating a self-driving or driver-assist vehicle or other autonomous or semi-autonomous machines are provided. A method according to these techniques includes transmitting a first signal from an on-board radar transceiver; receiving return signals from markers disposed along a road; and determining one or more estimated locations of the vehicle based on the return signals, marker location information, and road map information.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide an integrated circuit (IC) chip that includes a heating element and a heating control circuit. The heating element is configured to be controllable to generate heat. The heating control circuit is configured to be operable when an IC chip temperature is below a threshold. The heating control circuit is configured to receive a signal indicative of a sensed temperature and control the heating element to generate heat to raise the IC chip temperature when the sensed temperature is below the threshold.

Abstract: Operating a communication device in a half-duplex mode using only overhead channels; and substantially free running a timing reference obtained during reception to allow a timing reference value to drift during transmission.

Abstract: Operating a communication device in a half-duplex mode using only overhead channels; and substantially free running a timing reference obtained during reception to allow a timing reference value to drift during transmission.