Abstract: Disclosed is a cathode active material (CAM) particle at least partially coated with a fluorine-doped lithium phosphorus oxide (LPOF), wherein the fluorine-doped lithium phosphorus oxide has a formula (I), (Li2O)x—(P2O5)y—(AFm)z, wherein A is an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, m is 1 or 2, x+y+z=1.0, 0.3<x<0.8, 0.2<y<0.7, and 0<z<0.2. Also disclosed is a cathode layer comprising the coated CAM and an all-solid-state battery comprising the cathode layer. In some embodiments, the battery comprising a cathode with the LPOF-coated CAM exhibits an improved rate performance and cycling performance.

Abstract: A dynamic braking system for an electrified vehicle having a high voltage (HV) battery system and an electric propulsion system includes a regenerative braking system configured to recharge the HV battery system, a vehicle controller configured to monitor and control the regenerative braking system to selectively perform a regenerative braking operation, and a vehicle brake actuator configured to selectively actuate one or more vehicle friction brakes. A brake controller is in signal communication with the vehicle brake actuator and configured for signal communication with a trailer brake actuator to selectively actuate trailer friction brakes.

Abstract: A dynamic braking system for an electrified vehicle having a high voltage (HV) battery system and an electric propulsion system includes a regenerative braking system configured to recharge the HV battery system, a vehicle controller configured to monitor and control the regenerative braking system to selectively perform a regenerative braking operation, and a vehicle brake actuator configured to selectively actuate one or more vehicle friction brakes. A brake controller is in signal communication with the vehicle brake actuator and configured for signal communication with a trailer brake actuator to selectively actuate trailer friction brakes.

Abstract: Systems and methods to control fabrication of an assembly involve a first end sheet having an interior surface and an exterior surface, opposite the interior surface. A system includes interior sheets, the interior sheets including a first interior sheet at one end of a stack of the interior sheets and including a last interior sheet at an opposite end of the stack of the two or more interior sheets, the first interior sheet being adjacent to the interior surface of the first end sheet, and a second end sheet having an interior surface and an exterior surface, opposite the interior surface. The last interior sheet is adjacent to the interior surface of the last end sheet, and the interior surface of the first end sheet or the second end sheet includes venting features, the venting features including holes or slots to channel heat, gas, or vapor during a brazing process.

Abstract: Systems and methods to control fabrication of an assembly involve a first end sheet having an interior surface and an exterior surface, opposite the interior surface. A system includes interior sheets, the interior sheets including a first interior sheet at one end of a stack of the interior sheets and including a last interior sheet at an opposite end of the stack of the two or more interior sheets, the first interior sheet being adjacent to the interior surface of the first end sheet, and a second end sheet having an interior surface and an exterior surface, opposite the interior surface. The last interior sheet is adjacent to the interior surface of the last end sheet, and the interior surface of the first end sheet or the second end sheet includes venting features, the venting features including holes or slots to channel heat, gas, or vapor during a brazing process.

Abstract: Systems and methods to control fabrication of an assembly involve a first end sheet having an interior surface and an exterior surface, opposite the interior surface. A system includes interior sheets, the interior sheets including a first interior sheet at one end of a stack of the interior sheets and including a last interior sheet at an opposite end of the stack of the two or more interior sheets, the first interior sheet being adjacent to the interior surface of the first end sheet, and a second end sheet having an interior surface and an exterior surface, opposite the interior surface. The last interior sheet is adjacent to the interior surface of the last end sheet, and the interior surface of the first end sheet or the second end sheet includes venting features, the venting features including holes or slots to channel heat, gas, or vapor during a brazing process.

Abstract: A method for joining a drivetrain to a vehicle body, includes the steps of: transferring the drivetrain and the vehicle body into a joining position, arranging an electrical connecting element on a chassis part of the drivetrain, and joining the drivetrain to the vehicle body, wherein the drivetrain and the vehicle body are connected together at predetermined points via fasteners.

Abstract: A heat exchanger brazing fixture including a baseplate including a first surface and a second surface located opposite the first surface and a first post including a first end and a second end located opposite the first end. The first post is operably associated with the first surface of the baseplate at the first end. The A heat exchanger brazing fixture further including a top plate operably connected to the first post and separated from the first surface of the baseplate by a selected distance. The top plate being configured to move in a first direction along the first post when a heat exchanger resting upon the first surface of the baseplate expands during a brazing process.

Abstract: A heat exchanger brazing fixture including a baseplate including a first surface and a second surface located opposite the first surface and a first post including a first end and a second end located opposite the first end. The first post is operably associated with the first surface of the baseplate at the first end. The A heat exchanger brazing fixture further including a top plate operably connected to the first post and separated from the first surface of the baseplate by a selected distance. The top plate being configured to move in a first direction along the first post when a heat exchanger resting upon the first surface of the baseplate expands during a brazing process.

Abstract: Systems and methods to control fabrication of an assembly involve a first end sheet having an interior surface and an exterior surface, opposite the interior surface. A system includes interior sheets, the interior sheets including a first interior sheet at one end of a stack of the interior sheets and including a last interior sheet at an opposite end of the stack of the two or more interior sheets, the first interior sheet being adjacent to the interior surface of the first end sheet, and a second end sheet having an interior surface and an exterior surface, opposite the interior surface. The last interior sheet is adjacent to the interior surface of the last end sheet, and the interior surface of the first end sheet or the second end sheet includes venting features, the venting features including holes or slots to channel heat, gas, or vapor during a brazing process.

Abstract: A method for joining a drivetrain to a vehicle body, includes the steps of: transferring the drivetrain and the vehicle body into a joining position, arranging an electrical connecting element on a chassis part of the drivetrain, and joining the drivetrain to the vehicle body, wherein the drivetrain and the vehicle body are connected together at predetermined points via fasteners.

Abstract: A system includes a power supply and a power switch to connect an external power source that is external to the system to the power supply. The power switch has an on position and an off position. The power switch if actuated to the off position causes the system to be electrically isolated from the external power source. A control circuit is responsive to actuation of the power switch to provide a signal to cause software control of a power state of the system.

Abstract: A remote control system for a computer, and a corresponding method include a Web camera having an image capture unit, the image capture unit including one or more devices capable of receiving imagery from multiple, distinct sections of the electromagnetic spectrum; a detection and separation module capable of detecting and separating the imagery into at least one signal capable of cursor control, wherein the signal capable of cursor control is generated by a remote control device; and a processing unit that receives the signal capable of cursor control and generates one or more cursor control signals, wherein the one or more cursor control signals include signals indicative of movement of the remote control device, the movement capable of translation to movement of a cursor displayed on a display of the computer.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods for controlling the flow of power are provided. A current source (110) can be coupled to an uninterruptible power supply (120) to provide an uninterruptible current. A first service connection (190) can be coupled to the uninterruptible current using one or more conductors. A monitor (150), measuring one or more parameters, can be disposed in, on, or about the one or more conductors coupled to the first service connection (190). A first interruptible service connection (182) can be coupled to the current source (110) using one or more conductors. A first switch (172) can be disposed in, on, or about the conductors coupled to the one or more interruptible service connections (182). A control logic device (160) can be coupled to the monitor (150) and to the first switch (172) to interrupt the flow of current to the first interruptible service connection (182) when one or more parameters measured by the monitor (150) falls below a pre-determined threshold.

Abstract: A computer chassis is provided. The computer chassis includes a housing having a first closed compartment with a first heat sink having a first heat dissipating surface formed on one side of the first closed compartment; and a second closed compartment having a second heat sink with a second heat dissipating surface formed on one side of the second closed compartment. The first and second compartments are substantially isolated from air flow within the housing. The housing, the first closed compartment and the second closed compartment are configured to define an air passage way between the housing, the first heat dissipating surface and the second heat dissipating surface. This air passage way forms a chimney effect that aids in cooling and promotes natural air convection.

Abstract: A mixer 110 can be connected to the computing system. The mixer can include a first input 115 to receive audiovisual data on a first channel from a content provider and a second input 120 to receive computer data. The mixer can transmit through an output 130 the audiovisual data received on the first channel and the computer data received from the second input on a second channel assigned by the mixer.

Abstract: A modular computer includes a display with a docking station on its back side. A CPU module connects to the docking station. Peripheral modules connect with the resulting display/CPU assembly so that the peripheral modules contact the back side of the display screen.

Abstract: A system includes a power supply and a power switch to connect an external power source that is external to the system to the power supply. The power switch has an on position and an off position. The power switch if actuated to the off position causes the system to be electrically isolated from the external power source. A control circuit is responsive to actuation of the power switch to provide a signal to cause software control of a power state of the system.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods for controlling the flow of power are provided. A current source (110) can be coupled to an uninterruptible power supply (120) to provide an uninterruptible current. A first service connection (190) can be coupled to the uninterruptible current using one or more conductors. A monitor (150), measuring one or more parameters, can be disposed in, on, or about the one or more conductors coupled to the first service connection (190). A first interruptible service connection (182) can be coupled to the current source (110) using one or more conductors. A first switch (172) can be disposed in, on, or about the conductors coupled to the one or more interruptible service connections (182). A control logic device (160) can be coupled to the monitor (150) and to the first switch (172) to interrupt the flow of current to the first interruptible service connection (182) when one or more parameters measured by the monitor (150) falls below a pre-determined threshold.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a power conserving AC power outlet in a computer. An embodiment includes a computer, power input, power supply, AC power outlet, switch and control circuit. The power input provides AC input power to computer. The power supply is connected to the power input and provides power to components of computer. External AC-powered devices may be plugged into AC power outlet. The switch is connected to the AC power outlet and power input. The switch connects the AC power outlet to the power input when the switch is closed and disconnects AC power outlet from power input when the switch is opened. The control circuit is connected to the switch and the power input. The control circuit reads, for example, current drawn by the power supply on the power input and opens the control circuit when the current falls below a threshold.