Abstract: A generation method for a magnetic configuration of a magnetic material includes: obtaining an initial magnetic configuration and an initial atomic configuration of the magnetic material; and randomly generating a variety of random configuration combinations; selecting one of the random configuration combinations as a target magnetic configuration and a target atomic configuration, to obtain a constraint constant and a wave function of the target magnetic configuration; determining energy, temperature and pressure, and storing them; returning to select a new random configuration combination, and repeating the above steps by using different magnetic materials; obtaining the magnetic material of a specified phase transition temperature. The present disclosure also provides and a simulation method for a magnetic configuration of a magnetic material, which can simulate the target magnetic configuration to form a magnetic configuration library and guide the synthesis of the target magnetic materials.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device including a phase rotator configured to receive a read clock, a flip flop configured to obtain an incoming data stream, and a controller. The controller may be configured to control the phase rotator to perform phase rotation of the read clock based on information-carrying level transitions in the incoming data stream, cause a gapped read clock and an inversion of the gapped read clock to be derived in accordance with the phase rotation, where the gapped read clock being derived via gapping operations associated with the read clock, and output clock selection signals that enable the flip flop to selectively sample the incoming data stream using the gapped read clock and the inversion, thereby facilitating a data handoff between asynchronous clock domains. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A device and system thereof to provide early warning and potential shutdown of a charging consumer device including a rechargeable battery (i.e., lithium-ion) in the event of a possible thermal runaway are disclosed herein. Such a device includes a sensor to detect degassing of emitted carbon dioxide or hydrogen gas at a nanoparticle level as an indication of the initiation of such a possible flame presence due to such a thermal runaway event. Such a system thus incorporates such an overall device present within a close proximity to a rechargeable battery (or batteries) as a means to provide an early warning of such a potentially catastrophic situation to permit a user the capability of detaching or unplugging such a rechargeable battery and/or at least the chance to move the consumer device to a safer location. The method of utilizing such a device and system thereof is encompassed herein as well.

Abstract: A method for automated operation of a system for summoning help from emergency responders is shown and described. A database contains identity and qualifications of potential responders, as well as their geographic locations. Upon receipt of a call for assistance, the system prioritizes available responders based on qualifications and estimated response time. All of these parameters can be updated in real time to reflect changing conditions, with a list of proposed responders being reprioritized accordingly. The system automates data which formerly was verified manually, and also prioritizes proposed responders relying on parameters based on appropriateness for the specific type of emergency.

Abstract: A retractable cover for an automotive service pit allowing an auto technician to utilize a retractable cover and mobile oil drain attachment to successfully collect oil from an automotive oil pan as well as provide repair and replacement of vehicle parts while providing a protective cover over an open automotive pit. Too, the present invention allows for a quick release mechanism, in the form of a detent pin, internal or external to said service pit, which allows an automotive technician to quickly and easily release the present pit cover when in need of a rapid service pit cover release for service person's entrance or egress.

Abstract: A system for use in a connected kitchen allows a user to find and use traditional recipes as would be found in a recipe book and to have them automatically customized to their language, locality, dietary preferences and the appliances in their kitchen.

Abstract: An apparatus to facilitate barrier state save and restore for preemption in a graphics environment is disclosed. The apparatus includes processing resources to execute a plurality of execution threads that are comprised in a thread group (TG) and mid-thread preemption barrier save and restore hardware circuitry to: initiate an exception handling routine in response to a mid-thread preemption event, the exception handling routine to cause a barrier signaling event to be issued; receive indication of a valid designated thread status for a thread of a thread group (TG) in response to the barrier signaling event; and in response to receiving the indication of the valid designated thread status for the thread of the TG, cause, by the thread of the TG having the valid designated thread status, a barrier save routine and a barrier restore routine to be initiated for named barriers of the TG.

Abstract: A fan assembly, including a fan body including first and second retention assemblies and an inlet surface defining an air inlet. A motor-driven impeller contained within the fan body generates an airflow. A filter assembly attached to the fan body includes one or more flexible filter media, a first engagement element positioned at first edge of the filter media, and a second engagement element positioned at a second, opposite edge of the filter media. The filter assembly is furlable, and the first and second engagement elements releasably engage with the respective first and second retention assemblies of the fan body to retain the filter assembly tautly over the inlet surface in an at least partially unfurled state, such that, in use, airflow drawn through the air inlet by the motor-driven impeller is drawn through the filter media. The fan body is cylindrical in shape and the filter assembly wraps around substantially all the fan body.

Abstract: Toggling between different arrangements of discrete graphical elements conveying representations of alphanumeric data in a non-alphanumeric manner includes: causing an initial arrangement of tiles on a display. The tiles are associated with items including first and second characteristics having first and second alphanumeric values, and each item is associated with a common objective. Each tile adopts first and second visual characteristics. The tiles are grouped based on the second visual characteristics, and are arranged to visualize progress toward the common objective. In response to a trigger, underlying first alphanumeric values of each item are aggregated on a grouping-by-grouping basis, and the groupings are merged into an associated merged tile expressing the second visual characteristic. The merged tiles have different sizes based on the aggregating of the underlying associated first alphanumeric values.

Abstract: Fibers comprising a lamin-based protein, wherein the fiber is characterized by a diameter between 10 ?m and 180 ?m are disclosed. Further, articles comprising the fibers and methods for producing same are disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to the collection of bodily fluids through the use of gravity and microfluidic properties by way of a collector. The collector can make use of microfluidic networks connected to collection sites on the skin of a subject to gather and shuttle blood into a reservoir by a combination of capillary action and gravitational forces. The collected fluid is moved through the microfluidic networks and into the reservoir by a variety of approaches.

Abstract: An image sensor pixel is provided that includes a single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD), an analog counter coupled to a cathode terminal of the SPAD, and a comparator having a first input coupled to a floating diffusion node in the analog counter, a second input configured to receive a reference voltage, and a clock input configured to receive a comparator clock signal from the analog counter. The image sensor pixel can further include an analog memory circuit selectively coupled to an output of the comparator. The analog memory circuit can include a read enable switch coupled between the output of the comparator and a storage node and a plurality of capacitors coupled to the storage node via respective switches.

Abstract: Operations for arranging discrete graphical elements representing alphanumeric data in a non-alphanumeric manner include causing an arrangement of a plurality of tiles on a display, the tiles being associated with items associated with a common objective and including a first and second characteristics having first and alphanumeric values. Each tile adopts first and second visual characteristics, has a unique position within the initial arrangement, and the tiles visualize progress toward the common objective. Changes in the first or second alphanumeric values cause: re-sorting the tiles to an updated arrangement differing from the initial arrangement; a first visual change in the first visual characteristic or the second visual characteristic of the first tile; and a second visual change in the first visual characteristic or the second visual characteristic of a second tile.

Abstract: Various collection devices, systems and methods relating to the use of devices with open microfluidic channels disposed within a housing defining a lumen. These devices make use of microneedles passed through apertures to induce fluid flow into microfluidic channel networks for collection and analysis. The device can be actuated via button when placed on the skin of a patient to collect a fluid sample, such as a blood draw.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions, combinations, and methods relating to treating or preventing immune-related diseases, type 1 diabetes, transplant rejection, or lung fibrosis, or slowing or delaying aging processes or extending lifespan in a subject, including subjects with rs3751143.

Abstract: An ultra-high reliability station (UHR STA) requests that medium access control (MAC) header protection padding be included in an MAC Protocol Data Unit (MPDU). A protected control frame may be received from the UHR AP comprising an MPDU that includes a MAC header protection padding field. The MAC header protection padding field may comprise padding to allow for additional time for the processing circuitry to compute the MIC before sending the ACK. For multi-link operations (MLOs) when MAC header protection padding is used, each link may be configured with an independent replay counter and a different key is used for the protected control frame and a protected MAC header in each link. The independent replay counter in each link is reset to zero when the key is derived or rekeyed and set to a packet or sequence number (PN or SN) of the protected control frame or protected MAC header when the MIC is verified.

Abstract: A water heater system, the system comprising a water boiler including: a metallic spiral tube configured to receive at a top end thereof, from an external source, a fluid in a heated state; to output, at a bottom end thereof, the fluid in a cooled state; and a cylinder adapted to abut the metallic spiral tube; wherein the metallic spiral tube in the heated state, heats the cylinder which conducts the heat through the cylinder to heat water in the water boiler

Abstract: A device for suspending a ceiling from a building structure includes a first support wire with a first hoop portion and at least one first hook portion, a second support wire with a second hoop portion and at least one second hook portion, a first isolation cup, a second isolation cup, and a spring between the first and second isolation cups. The first and second support wires are positioned such that the first and second hoop portions are adjacent first and second ends of the spring, respectively, the first hook portion bears against the second isolation cup and the second hook portion bears against the first isolation cup.

Abstract: A work machine using a direct current power system that isolates reactive loads is described herein. The work machine uses a machine power distribution unit that receives direct current power from two or more battery banks of a power unit, whereby each of the battery banks deliver electrical power on a separate direct current bus. A machine power distribution unit of the work machine receives the electrical power from the battery and is used to isolate the power using bus connectors. One of the battery banks provides power to one direct current bus of the work machine and another battery bank provides power to another direct current bus of the work machine. A reactive load serviced by one of the battery banks is electrically disconnected from another reactive load serviced by the other battery bank.

Abstract: A compressor includes a check valve holder and a bypass valve holder, a first through-hole in a fixed scroll, a discharge buffer chamber enclosed by the floating seal plate and the fixed scroll, and a check valve in the discharge buffer chamber. A bypass passage is formed in the fixed scroll, the discharge buffer chamber is in communication with the bypass passages, and bypass valves are disposed in the bypass passages and are movable with respect to the bypass valve holder between a third position and a fourth position; the bypass valves open the bypass passages when the bypass valves are in the third position, and the bypass valves close the bypass passages when the bypass valves are in the fourth position.